Dr. Chaurshong Chen, D.O. INC

The practice's about page and home page describe the physician as Dr. C.S. Chen, D.O., a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. The site states, verbatim, "National Board certified in 1993." It does not name a certifying board or a specialty board beyond that phrase, and no state licence number is published. Training and history, as listed on the site: The Ohio State University, 1983-1988, Masters of Science Exercise Physiology and PhD Candidate in Human Nutrition; University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Des Moines, Iowa, 1988-1992, Osteopathic Medicine - D.O; Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH, 1992-1993, Internship; Private Practice, Columbus, OH, 1995 to present, General Practice and Acupuncture. The site adds that he "attended medical school in Iowa, graduate and Ph.D. programs in Ohio, and studied Oriental medicine in Taiwan," that he has practiced medical acupuncture for more than 30 years, and that he has been serving central Ohio since 1993. The site does not state any current hospital affiliation or admitting privileges; the Doctors Hospital entry is listed as a 1992-1993 internship. On approach, the site says Dr. Chen "offers quality health care for the entire family," integrates prescription medications, acupuncture, FDA approved herbs, exercise and nutritional knowledge, and during post consultation "determines an effective strategy for medical treatment combining Eastern and Western medicine techniques based on each individual patient." It describes him as a world class athlete who set a national record in track and field. The stated goal of the practice: "Our goal is to offer the highest standard of medical care while helping our patients achieve a healthier lifestyle." Kathy Andrews is listed as Office Manager. The office is at 1335 Dublin Rd. STE 116E, Columbus, Ohio 43215; phone 614-488-3400. No costs, fees or insurance details are published anywhere on the site.

Dr. C.S Chen, D.O. is a medical office located at 1335 Dublin Rd. STE 116E, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The published phone is 614-488-3400 (Tel) and the fax is 614-488-3415. Under the heading GENERAL PRACTICE the website lists treatment and medical management for, in the site's own words, conditions "including but not limited to": annual physicals, sports physicals and school physicals; nutritional counseling; diabetes management; cholesterol treatment/management; blood pressure treatment/management; IV nutritional therapy; IV chelation therapy; flu vaccines; skin biopsies; ADHD; depression/anxiety; osteopathic manipulation; neurological issues (Bells Palsy, peripheral neuropathy); arthritis; and sports injuries. Separate sections of the site describe UltraSlim, IV therapy, herb and supplement consultation, medical acupuncture and spinal decompression as additional services. The site states that Dr. Chen "believes that preventative medicine is the most practical and valuable tool in healthcare today" and that at his office he "focuses on nutrition and exercise as a key factor in aiding patients to lead a healthy lifestyle." It also says he "integrates prescription medications, acupuncture, FDA approved herbs, exercise and nutritional knowledge to serve each patients needs" and combines Eastern and Western medicine techniques based on each individual patient. On sports injuries the site says Dr. Chen combines his medical training, a Masters degree in exercise physiology and personal experience as a world class athlete, using acupuncture and exercises, and that "Columbus is the home of many athletes who use Dr. Chens services, from dancers to power lifters." The website publishes no price, prices, pricing, cost, rates or fees for any service, and no quote or estimate process. To contact the office or ask about an appointment, callers should use the published phone number. Nothing here is medical advice; questions about a specific condition should go to the office.

Lists Columbus, Des Moines, Chinatown, Dublin, and University as a location. Names Iowa and Ohio as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

What the site does not publish matters as much as what it does, and none of the following should be guessed. Price and pricing: the website publishes no prices, no cost figures, no rates, no fees, no price ranges and no payment terms for any service - not for general practice visits, physicals, medical acupuncture, spinal decompression, UltraSlim, IV therapy (chelation, nutritional or hydration) or herbs and supplements. There is no published quote or estimate process, no consultation fee, and no self-pay or package pricing. Anyone asking what something costs has to call the office at 614-488-3400; no figure can be quoted on the practice's behalf. Insurance: the site says nothing about insurance at all. It does not list accepted insurance plans, does not say whether Medicare or Medicaid are accepted, and does not address coverage or eligibility for any service. New patients: the site does not state whether the practice is accepting new patients. It describes what happens on a first visit for spinal decompression, but that is not a statement about whether the schedule is open. Appointments and availability: no availability, no wait times, no same-day or urgent slots and no online scheduling are published. Emergency guidance: the website publishes no emergency instructions, no after-hours or on-call number and no guidance on what to do in an urgent or life-threatening situation. Because the site publishes none, no emergency instruction can be given on its behalf beyond the ordinary advice to seek emergency care. Languages: the site publishes no information about which languages are spoken in the office. It mentions Chinese herbs and study of Oriental medicine in Taiwan, but it never states any language spoken by staff. Also unpublished: state licence numbers, current hospital affiliations or admitting privileges, staff biographies beyond the physician and the office manager, and patient reviews or ratings.

The office address published on the website is 1335 Dublin Rd. STE 116E, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The practice is located in Columbus, Ohio, and the site says Dr. Chen "has been serving central Ohio since 1993." No other office location, satellite address or list of areas served is published, and the site does not say whether home or remote visits are offered. Published phone and fax: 614-488-3400 Tel, 614-488-3415 Fax. The phone number is the only contact method with a published value. One page asks people to "call or email if you have a specific request" about herbs and supplements, but no email address appears anywhere on the site. There is no online booking form, patient portal or scheduling widget published, so to book an appointment or schedule a visit a person contacts the office by phone. Office hours as published: Monday 8am - 1pm; Tuesday 8am - 4pm; Wednesday 8am-1pm; Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-4pm; Saturday 8am-2pm; Sunday Closed. Those are the hours the office states it is open. The website does not publish appointment availability, wait times, how far out the schedule is booked, holiday closures, or whether walk-ins are seen, so none of that can be confirmed from the site - a caller should ask the office directly at 614-488-3400. The site lists Kathy Andrews as Office Manager. Social links to Facebook, Instagram and YouTube appear in the page footer. The website is a two-page Squarespace site: the home page and a page about Dr. C.S. Chen.

Medical acupuncture and non-surgical spinal decompression are two of the services listed on the website. The site publishes no price, pricing, cost, rates or fees for either, and no quote or estimate. Acupuncture: the site says "Dr. Chen has practiced medical acupuncture for more than 30 years, he has been serving central Ohio since 1993." It describes acupuncture, developed in China, as working by inserting tiny needles (fibers) into the subcutaneous layer of skin at certain pressure point areas of the body. The site lists conditions it says acupuncture treats, "including but not limited to": migraine, tension and cluster headaches; glaucoma; tinnitus; allergic rhinitis; sinusitis (acute or chronic); ear infections; thyroid issues; gastro (stomach) issues such as IBS, diverticulitis and constipation; back pain including spondylosis, spinal stenosis, sprain and strain; menopause; endometriosis; infertility; BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy); urine incontinence; heart palpitations; arthritis; rotator cuff and tennis elbow; and anxiety, stress and depression. This is the site's list of conditions treated, not a statement that any individual will benefit. Spinal decompression: the site addresses people with back pain, neck pain or sciatica caused by a bulging or herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or facet joint syndrome. It describes the DOC Decompression system as working by slowly lengthening and decompressing the spine, creating negative pressure within the disc. The site states the process for a new patient: "On your first visit, Dr. Chen will conduct a physical exam. In some cases, we might recommend an X-ray or MRI to better understand your condition and pinpoint the exact areas of damage. After we review our findings, we will determine if DOC Decompression is the most suitable course of action or if another form of therapy will work better for your condition." Whether either service is right for a person is a question for the office; call 614-488-3400.

These are services the website lists, described in the site's own terms. No cost, price or rates are published for any of them, and the site does not publish how many sessions anyone needs. UltraSlim: the site calls it "a completely noninvasive treatment that uses the unique power of medical light in order to activate Lipid Metabolism" and describes a "proprietary combination of wavelength, dosage, and modulation." It says fat "will continue to safely decrease" over the following 72 hours, "giving an additional 1.25-inch loss on average," and that UltraSlim "is for everyone, regardless of age, sex, or skin tone." The page cites obesity rising from 30.5% in the early 2000s to 42.4% and a CDC figure that a 5% loss of total body weight can improve health. The site directs readers to "Talk to your doctor about how UltraSlim will benefit your health." IV Therapy: three types are listed. Chelation Therapy is described as a therapy for mercury or lead poisoning that binds toxins in the bloodstream by circulating a chelating solution, a form of complementary therapy involving intravenous infusion of substances intended to remove calcium from hardened arteries. Nutritional IV Therapy is described as vitamins, minerals and other nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream through an IV drip. Hydration IV Therapy is described as normal saline solution that can be infused with vitamins. Herb and Supplement Consultation: the practice "stocks over 300 different Chinese herbs/vitamins, all of which are FDA approved." The site says Dr. Chen may prescribe these to treat various conditions or simply as a supplement, that he will special order herbs and supplements, and asks people to "call or email if you have a specific request." No email address is published on the site; the published contact is the phone, 614-488-3400.