Lawrence Chen, DDS

Dr. Lawrence Chen grew up on the golden coast of Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from the University of the Pacific for both his undergraduate and dental degrees, he moved cross-country to attend a general practice residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx.

Since then, he has worked in New York City since where he has seen many kids and the kids at heart. Although Dr. Chen enjoys his time with patients, he also tries to cook, travel, stay active, volunteer in the community, and refine his craft through continuing education.

• Favorite color: Green

• Favorite children’s movie: “Toy Story”

• Favorite singalong Disney song: Circle of Life from “The Lion King”

• Favorite game to play: Saying all the wrong answers while watching “Jeopardy”

• Go-to summer activity: Getting in any body of water: ocean, lake, or kiddie pool!

• Go-to winter activity: Staying warm

• Do you have any skills or talents that most people don't know about? Competed in chess up to high school

• If I were a superhero, my superpower would be: Healing like Wolverine. I wake up with bruises all the time

• What are you most passionate about professionally? Teaching patients to be independent and to adopt good habits

• What excites you the most about your work? Giving the whole family a reason to laugh and smile

• Tell us about your team and what makes them so exceptional! They are hardworking silly gooses!

• What else should our patients know about you? I’m a LAKERS FAN, NOT SORRY