Dr Dennis J Chia - Appointment Process [Updated 2024]

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About Dr Dennis J Chia

SPECIALTY : Pediatric Endocrinology
SUBSPECIALTIES : General Pediatric Endocrinology
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS : UCLA Medical Center + 2
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 21+
GENDER : Male

LANGUAGE : English, Chinese (Mandarin)

Professional Statement

Dr Dennis J Chia, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Specialist with over 24 years of experience in Los Angeles, California. In 1998, he completed BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. He has ties to Montefiore Medical Center. His office offers new patients and appointments through telemedicine.

Dr Dennis J Chia is an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Health Sciences at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr Dennis J Chia received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Cornell University and his Doctor of Medicine from the Boston University School of Medicine. He finished his Pediatrics residency at the UC Irvine program and his Pediatric Endocrinology speciality at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Prior to his present post at UCLA, Dr Dennis J Chia had academic positions at OHSU, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr Dennis J Chia has focused his fundamental and translational research on the molecular principles underpinning development throughout his career. He has received research funds and prizes from the National Institutes of Health, Pediatric Endocrine Society, and other organizations. Prior to accepting the post at UCLA, Dr Dennis J Chia was the Fellowship Program Director at Einstein. He has a long-standing interest in fellowship training. His clinical interests cover the gamut of Pediatric Endocrinology, from common presentations such as diabetes to rarer disorders.

Education & Professional Experience

Medical School & Residency

Oregon Health Science University Hospital
Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2001-2005
University of California (Irvine)
Residency, Pediatrics, 1998-2001
Boston University School of Medicine
Medical School
BA, Biological Sciences

Licensure & Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics
Certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
OR State Medical License
Active through
NY State Medical License
Active through 2019
CA State Medical License
Active through 2024

Honors, Recognitions & Awards

Scholar, 2008
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08), 2007
Clinical Scholar, 2007
Clinical Scholar, 2006
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, 2005