Dr. Stewart Chen, D.C.
Dr. Stewart Chen, D.C. earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1987 and has practised in Oakland Chinatown since 1988. He holds California chiropractic licence 18759, valid through 31 March 2027, and is a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry. He speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese and English.
Verifiable credentials
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Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic · No. 18759
Issued by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, registered name CHEN, STEWART GO. Checked September 2026: status VALID, expiring 31 March 2027, secondary status none — no discipline, probation or restriction on record. Search licence number 18759 at the California Department of Consumer Affairs to confirm.
Certified Medical Examiner · No. 5497424313
Listed on the FMCSA National Registry as Stewart Chen, D.C. at this clinic address. Issued 22 July 2019, valid through 22 July 2029. Searching that number on the registry returns this practice.
Doctor of Chiropractic, 1987
Undergraduate study at Northwest Missouri State University. Manipulation Under Anaesthesia training at Texas Chiropractic College. Currently adjunct clinical faculty at Palmer College.
Industrial Disability Evaluation, 1995–2002
Certification in industrial injury evaluation.
Federal certification
National Registry certificate
For the California licence (No. 18759, expiring 31 March 2027), please use the state lookup linked above — it shows the live status.
In the treatment room
Dr. Chen at work
Education and training
Background
| Year | Item | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) | Palmer College of Chiropractic |
| — | Undergraduate | Northwest Missouri State University |
| — | Manipulation Under Anaesthesia training | Texas Chiropractic College |
| 1995–2002 | Industrial disability evaluation certification | California Chiropractic Association |
| Current | Adjunct clinical faculty | Palmer College of Chiropractic |
Public service
Community and elected record
These are public election and appointment records and can be checked with the relevant authority.
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| 2020–present | Board member, Alameda Health Care District |
| 2021–present | AC Transit district parcel tax oversight committee |
| Former | Alameda City Council member |
Languages
You do not need to bring an interpreter
Dr. Chen speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese and English. That matters more in this setting than it might sound: describing pain accurately is difficult in a second language, and an imprecise history leads to an imprecise assessment.
Staff between them also cover Tagalog and Vietnamese, so front desk, billing and treatment can usually all be handled in the same language.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I check the licence myself?
Go to the California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search, choose Board of Chiropractic Examiners and licence type Chiropractor, and enter 18759 — digits only, without the DC prefix. The record shows the licensee name, status and expiry date.
What is a DOT certified medical examiner?
A certified medical examiner is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to perform commercial driver physicals. A driver's medical examination is only valid if performed by an examiner listed on the National Registry. You can confirm any examiner by searching their registry number.
Which conditions does Dr. Chen see most often?
Auto accident injuries, work-related back and neck injuries, sciatica, disc problems, and chronic neck and shoulder pain from desk work. Commercial drivers also come for DOT physicals.
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