Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Lilian Chen

Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center has welcomed Dr. Lilian Chen as a new hospitalist. Dr. Chen, who expressed her enthusiasm about joining the medical center, emphasized the importance of a collaborative healthcare environment and comprehensive specialist support.

In her own words, “I wanted to join a health care system that was capable of handling most medical pathologies with excellent specialist support. Additionally, collegiality was another important factor for me, and I found all that and more here at Essentia.”

Dr. Chen received her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland and completed her internal medicine residency at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Her commitment to internal medicine stems from a desire to address a wide range of medical issues, which she finds fulfilling in her practice.

“Knowledge and the ability to address all medical problems were important to me in choosing internal medicine,” Dr. Chen stated. “The level of acuity of hospital medicine was something that I wanted to see in my career.”

Dr. Chen believes that effective medicine relies heavily on teamwork. She has made it a priority to incorporate this philosophy into her practice.

For those interested in learning more about Dr. Chen and her expertise, her full profile is available on the Essentia Health website. By navigating to EssentiaHealth.org and clicking on “find a doctor,” patients can access her credentials and professional background.

This appointment marks a significant addition to the medical team at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center, reinforcing their commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to the community.