Our Genetic Counselors
Christina Chen, MS, LCGC
My Background
I am a Burmese, Chinese American born in New York and raised in Southern California.
Education & Experience
I attended the California Polytechnic University of Pomona where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences. Afterwards, I earned my Cytogenetics Technologist license used to perform chromosome analysis and reporting for 6 years. I transitioned my career into genetic counseling and earned my Master’s degree in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College. After graduating, I worked as a pediatric genetic counselor at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for 2 years. I am thrilled to be a part of the Kaiser Permanente genetic counselor team and grateful for the opportunity to serve our members.
About My Practice
I appreciate being able to expand my knowledge and skill set into various specialties at Kaiser Permanente yet utilize my previous experience as a cytogenetic technologist and pediatric genetic counselor. I am fortunate to spend my time in various specialties which include preconception, prenatal, hereditary cancer, pediatric and adult genetics. I enjoy keeping a balance between the challenges and rewards I learn from each of my patients and families.
How I Thrive
I enjoy reading thrilling and/or suspenseful novels, trying new foods, learning new recipes, traveling and making my friends and family laugh and smile!