Chiropractic care in Oakland Chinatown since 1988
CarePlus Chiropractic Health Center has practised at 212 9th Street in Oakland Chinatown since 1988. Dr. Stewart Chen, D.C. provides spinal adjustment, acupuncture, auto accident and work injury rehabilitation, and DOT/CDL driver physicals at $95. Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese and English spoken. Lake Merritt BART is a five-minute walk.
Where to start
What brings you in?
Pick the closest description and we will take you to the details that matter for your situation.
I was in a car accident
Neck, back or shoulder pain after a collision, including delayed symptoms. Billing is usually through the claim, not out of pocket.
How this works →I was hurt at work
Assessment and treatment under California workers' compensation, plus help with the paperwork.
What to expect →I need a DOT physical
$95, report the same day, performed by a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry.
Book a physical →Something hurts and I don't know why
Back, neck, shoulder, headache, numbness or tingling. We start by finding out what is actually going on.
See all services →Verifiable credentials
Both of these are on public government registers
The numbers below can be checked directly. Links are underneath.
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic · No. 18759
Issued by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners under the name CHEN, STEWART GO. Verified September 2026 as VALID through 31 March 2027, with no disciplinary or secondary status on record.
Certified Medical Examiner · No. 5497424313
Listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners as Stewart Chen, D.C. at this clinic address. Issued 22 July 2019, valid through 22 July 2029. A commercial driver's physical is only valid if performed by an examiner on this register.
Doctor of Chiropractic, 1987
Also serves as adjunct clinical faculty at Palmer College.
Alameda Health Care District Board
Elected board member since 2020; also serves on the AC Transit district parcel tax oversight committee since 2021. Both are matters of public record.
DOT / CDL driver physical
$95, report the same day
- Performed by a DOT certified medical examiner
- You leave with the report the same day
- We can help submit the report to the DMV
- Saturday morning appointments available
Under FMCSA rules a driver's medical certificate is valid for up to 24 months. Conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes may shorten that to 12 or 3 months.
Price current as of September 2026. Additional tests, if needed, are quoted before they are carried out.
On site
Equipment available in the treatment rooms
Patient reviews
Google Business Profile rating
「Quick process, and the doctor and staff were all very kind. Highly recommend.」
「The whole DOT physical took about 35 minutes. Fast and convenient.」
「Dr. Chen treated my neck injury after a car accident years ago. I only found out later that he also does federal DOT physicals.」
Inside the clinic
What the practice actually looks like
These are photographs of the clinic, not stock images.
FAQ
Questions people ask before coming in
What should I bring to a first visit, and how long does it take?
Bring photo ID and your insurance card. If this is an auto accident or work injury, also bring the incident report number, the claim number, and your attorney's contact details if you have representation. A first visit covers history, physical examination, digital X-ray where clinically indicated, and an explanation of findings and a proposed plan in the same visit. Allow 45 to 60 minutes.
What languages do you speak? Do I need to bring an interpreter?
No. Dr. Chen speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese and English. Staff between them also cover Tagalog and Vietnamese. The consultation and the explanation of your plan can be done entirely in the language you are most comfortable in.
Is the $95 DOT physical the full price?
Yes. $95 covers the examination and the report on the day, and we can help submit it to the DMV. If your situation requires additional testing we will tell you the cost before carrying it out, not afterwards.
How long is a DOT medical certificate valid?
Under FMCSA rules the maximum is 24 months. Where there is high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnoea or a similar condition, the examiner may issue a 12-month or 3-month certificate so the condition can be monitored.
After a car accident, do I have to pay up front?
Usually not. In California, treatment after a collision is commonly paid through the at-fault driver's liability cover, the MedPay provision on your own policy, or on a lien basis where you are represented by an attorney, settled when the claim resolves. Which applies depends on your policy and the case, and we go through it with you at the first visit.
Is parking easy? How do I get here on BART?
The clinic is in the Madison professional building in downtown Oakland, between Jackson St and Alice St. From Lake Merritt BART it is a five to seven minute walk. There is parking in the building and on the street. At busy times, allow an extra 10 minutes.
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