Shara Chen, PA
Physician Assistant
About Shara Chen, PA
With over a decade of experience in Women’s Health, I am passionate about providing culturally sensitive, compassionate, and comprehensive care to women at every stage of life. As a Physician Assistant specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, I have a strong interest in family planning, patient education, and supporting women as they navigate the many transitions throughout their lives.
I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed my master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University. Originally from the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, I relocated with my family to Northern Virginia in 2019, where we’ve enjoyed becoming part of the DMV community.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors, experimenting in the kitchen, dancing, and keeping up with my two kids. I’m also deeply committed to youth mentorship and currently serve as a mentor in the local public school system. My favorite part of this work is building long-lasting relationships with my patients—ensuring they feel heard, respected, and cared for like family.
Qualifications Education
University of California, Davis
Insurance Information
Aetna
Aetna International
Anthem BCBS Par and PPO (Not in the Pathway Network)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem Healthkeeper
Anthem Healthkeepers Plus
BCBS Federal Employee Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Blue High Performance Network PPO
BlueChoice HMO
Carefirst Administrator
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield of the National Capital Area
Cigna and Great West
First Health/Mailhandlers
GEHA
Health Case
Innovative Healthware Services (ClaimsBridge)
John Hopkins EHP
John Hopkins Medicare Advantage
MAMSI- Optimum Choice, MDIPA, MAMSI Life & Health
Medicare
Medicare Railroad
Multiplan
PHCS
Priority Partners
Provider Network of America
Self Pay
Tricare
TriCare Prime US Family Health Plan
TriCare Standard Northern Region (non-network)
Hospital Affiliations
Reston (Division 79)
With over a decade of experience in Women’s Health, I am passionate about providing culturally sensitive, compassionate, and comprehensive care to women at every stage of life. As a Physician Assistant specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, I have a strong interest in family planning, patient education, and supporting women as they navigate the many transitions throughout their lives.
I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed my master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Samuel Merritt University. Originally from the Philippines and raised in the Bay Area, I relocated with my family to Northern Virginia in 2019, where we’ve enjoyed becoming part of the DMV community.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors, experimenting in the kitchen, dancing, and keeping up with my two kids. I’m also deeply committed to youth mentorship and currently serve as a mentor in the local public school system. My favorite part of this work is building long-lasting relationships with my patients—ensuring they feel heard, respected, and cared for like family.
Education
University of California, Davis