Wei Chen, MD, PHD
Physician, Professor
Pathology
Conditions and expertise
- Pathology
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academics and research
Department: Pathology
About
- Gender
- Female
- Additional languages
- Chinese, Mandarin
Biography
I’m a board-certified pathologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where I specialize in anatomic and clinical pathology. My role focuses on diagnosing diseases by examining tissues and other bodily fluids–providing critical insights that help guide treatment decisions–particularly for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreaticobiliary conditions, including those undergoing liver transplantation. My research focuses on pancreaticobiliary and liver pathology, microsatellite instable tumors, and computer-aided diagnostics and prognostication.
I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and compassionate diagnostic care. Behind every test result is a patient and a story, and I work closely with physicians and care teams to ensure each diagnosis supports the best possible outcome.
I earned my medical degree from Beijing Medical University and completed my PhD at Oregon State University. My residency and fellowship training were completed at Ohio State, where I now serve as a clinical professor in the Department of Pathology.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Pathology
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Pathology - Gastrointestinal
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2014 - 1/31/2015 - Residency - Pathology, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014 - Residency - Pathology, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA, United States
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011 - Doctor of Philosophy
- Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
9/1/2000 - 6/30/2007 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Beijing Medical University, Beijing 100083, China
9/1/1995 - 7/31/2000
Certifications
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American Board of Pathology/Anatomic & Clinical
7/31/2014 -
American Heart Association National Center
6/1/2010
Academics and research
I am a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC - James, where my main research interests are in digestive system tumors, including colorectal cancer (CRC), pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors.
CRC is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the United States, while pancreatic and liver cancers are projected to become the second- and third-leading causes of cancer-related death by 2030.
My position as a surgical pathologist/researcher allows me to correlate morphologic/immunohistochemical features of the tumors with clinical outcomes and molecular characteristics. The results of these studies will potentially help to develop diagnostic tools and identify predictive biomarkers, thus providing therapeutic implications.
In addition to my research work, I am a member of the Gastrointestinal Pathology Society, the Digital Pathology Association and the American Society for Clinical Pathology. I have also co-authored publications in such peer-reviewed journals as Diagnostic Pathology, American Journal of Surgical Pathology, American Journal of Clinical Oncology and Human Pathology.
Research interests
- Clinical Pathology
- Education
- Pathology
- Therapeutics
Academic information
- Department:
- Pathology
- Division:
- Pathology
More about my research
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Chen has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- College of American Pathologists
- PathologyOutlines.com