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Specialty & Clinical Focus:
Burn and reconstructive plastic surgery specialist at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital in Beijing, with a clinical focus on severe and electrical burns, burn scar reconstruction, complex wound repair, and functional reconstruction of the face, neck, and hands.
Professional Title & Qualifications:
Chief Physician,
Professor
Hospital & Department：
Beijing Jishuitan Hospital – Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery
(address: No. 31 Xinjiekou East Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035)
Dr. Xin Chen (陈欣) - Burn and Plastic Surgery Specialist
Personal Biography
Dr. Xin Chen is a Chief Physician and Professor in the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, specializing in severe burn care, burn scar reconstruction, complex wound repair, and reconstructive plastic surgery. After graduating from Peking University Health Science Center, he completed a Ph.D. in Plastic Surgery at Tokyo Women’s Medical University in Japan, where he served as a Researcher and Special Researcher. His background combines high-volume burn and reconstructive surgery practice in China with international academic training in plastic surgery.
Why Choose Dr. Xin Chen
For patients facing severe burns, electrical burns, complex scars or difficult wound-repair needs, Dr. Xin Chen’s background is relevant because his practice combines high-volume burn and plastic surgery experience in China with advanced training in Japan. He is a Chief Physician and Professor at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital and has consulted more than 20,000 patients, giving him extensive exposure to reconstructive challenges involving burns, scars and functional restoration.
Dr. Chen is also active in wound-repair research and professional leadership, including serving as Chairman of the Wound Repair Branch of the Beijing Medical Association and publishing more than 30 academic papers. For international patients considering medical travel to Beijing, a structured remote specialist-review or pre-travel record review pathway can help organize medical records, clarify relevant questions and prepare for informed appointment communication before travel is considered.
Pre-Travel Case Review & Specialist Liaison
For international patients considering burn scar reconstruction, complex wound repair or functional reconstruction in China, a pre-travel case review can help organize the information needed before an in-person hospital pathway is pursued. MedBridgeNZ can coordinate medical-record preparation, translation coordination, client-authorized document transfer and appointment request communication with Dr. Xin Chen’s specialist office where available. This process can also help clarify documentation needs, timing and travel feasibility before medical travel to Beijing is considered.
The relevant third-party hospital or specialist office may review submitted records for appointment triage or preliminary case-screening where available.
Disclaimer: MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge provider serving a global client base. We assist with logistical coordination and facilitate access to healthcare professionals. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatments.Any clinical feedback, treatment planning or suitability discussion remains with the relevant hospital or licensed specialist.
Secure a Remote Case Review with
Dr. Xin Chen
Areas of Expertise
Treatment and management of severe burns and electrical burns.
Advanced burn scar plastic surgery and functional reconstruction.
Complex, refractory wound repair.
Precision plastic surgery and functional reconstruction of the face, neck, and hands.
Verified Client Satisfaction Metrics
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0/5.0 Overall Rating
* Treatment Pathway Satisfaction:
5.0/5.0
* Communication & Professionalism:
5.0/5.0
* High demand: Chosen online for specialist liaison and case reviews by over:
21,200 clients
(Source: These third-party platform indicators are provided for general reference only. They may change over time and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of diagnosis, treatment suitability, appointment availability, or individual clinical outcome.)
Work Experience
Chief Physician and Professor at the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital.
Burn and Plastic Surgeon at Dalian Fourth People's Hospital.
Former Researcher and Special Researcher in Plastic Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan.
Education & Training
Graduate of Peking University Health Science Center.
Ph.D. in Plastic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan.
Awards & Honors
Academic & Professional Memberships
Chairman of the Wound Repair Branch of the Beijing Medical Association.
Member of the Burn Surgery Branch of the Beijing Medical Association.
Vice Chairman of the Beijing Branch of the Repair and Reconstruction Surgery Society of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Standing Committee Member of the Scar Sub-specialty Committee of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Member of the Burn Expert Committee of the Beijing Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Director of the Surgery Professional Committee of the Beijing Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
Editorial Board Member of the Chinese Journal of Burns.
Editorial Board Member of the Chinese Journal of Injury Repair and Wound Healing (Electronic Edition).
Editorial Board Member of the Chinese Journal of Clinicians.
Editorial Board Member of the Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine.
Research & Publications
Published over 30 papers in influential domestic and international professional journals.
Participated in the compilation of multiple medical monographs.
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Below is a selection of Dr. Chen’s peer-reviewed publications related to wound management, burn scar contracture reconstruction, and postburn deformity reconstruction:
Chen X, Chen H, Zhang G. Management of wounds with exposed bone structures using an artificial dermis and skin grafting technique. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2010 Jun;63(6):e512-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2009.11.004. Epub 2009 Dec 9. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 20004631)
Cheng L, Cao JK, Yin K, Chen X. Pre-expanded Supraclavicular and Anterior Supraclavicular Perforator Flaps for Serious Neck Burn Scar Contracture Reconstruction Without the Need for Microsurgery. Ann Plast Surg. 2026 Jan 1;96(1):25-30. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004574. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 41417704)
Zhao X, Chen X, Wang C, Shen Y, Zhang H, When C. Expanded Lateral Thoracic Flap and Torso Advancement Flap for the Treatment of Postburn Breast Deformity. Ann Plast Surg. 2025 Jan 1;94(1):32-37. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000004160. 👉 Read on PubMed (PMID: 39665452)
*The doctor’s information is sourced from the hospital’s official website or provided directly by the doctor. Due to update cycles, there may be occasional delays in reflecting the most recent changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I request remote specialist-review coordination with Dr. Xin Chen from outside China?
International patients can contact MedBridgeNZ to request administrative coordination for a remote specialist-review or written second-opinion pathway with Dr. Xin Chen’s specialist office where available. With the patient’s authorization, MedBridgeNZ helps prepare and translate medical records, injury history, images or relevant reports, and coordinates document transfer and appointment communication. Any clinical review is performed by the relevant licensed specialist or hospital team, not by MedBridgeNZ.
What types of reconstructive cases are within Dr. Chen’s clinical focus?
Dr. Chen’s visible clinical focus includes treatment and management of severe burns and electrical burns, advanced burn scar plastic surgery and functional reconstruction, complex refractory wound repair, and precision reconstruction of the face, neck and hands. For patients considering medical travel to Beijing, these areas may be relevant when preparing records for specialist appointment triage or preliminary case-screening where available.
Does MedBridgeNZ provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice?
No. MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge and logistics coordination provider. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, telemedicine or clinical decision-making. Medical assessments, second opinions, surgical plans and treatment recommendations, if provided, come only from Dr. Chen’s licensed medical team or the relevant hospital.
If I proceed with an in-person pathway, how can MedBridgeNZ support travel to Beijing?
If the specialist office or hospital indicates that an onsite appointment may be appropriate and available, MedBridgeNZ can assist with appointment request communication, hospital registration support, medical invitation or visa-document coordination support, travel planning, accommodation coordination and non-clinical bilingual administrative support in Beijing. Appointment availability and clinical suitability remain subject to the hospital or specialist office.
Flexible Ways to Connect with the Specialist
We understand that every client’s situation is unique. Beyond the Remote Written Review, we offer a range of flexible ways to access specialist insights:
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Remote Video Liaison: For a more personal interaction, we can arrange a live video session, allowing you to discuss your case directly with the specialist with the help of our professional medical translators.
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On-Site Proxy Liaison: If you cannot travel, our dedicated bilingual team can visit the hospital in person on your behalf. We will present your translated medical records to the specialist, facilitate your inquiries, and provide you with a comprehensive translated report of the doctor’s findings.
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In-Person Appointment Booking: If you are planning to travel to China for treatment, we manage the complex hospital registration and appointment process, ensuring you have confirmed access to your chosen specialist upon arrival.
How MedBridgeNZ Helps You:
MedBridgeNZ is a medical concierge and logistics coordination provider for international patients considering specialist-care pathways in China. For Dr. Xin Chen’s burn and reconstructive plastic surgery pathway in Beijing, we can assist with appointment request coordination, medical-record preparation, translation coordination, medical invitation or visa-document coordination support, travel planning and non-clinical bilingual administrative support. MedBridgeNZ does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and third-party medical or travel costs remain separate unless expressly stated in writing.