Helena H. Chen, PA

Medical care doesn’t have to feel distant. Helena H. Chen, PA offers a practical alternative in the Lower East Side, where physician assistants handle many of the same tasks as doctors. The practice sits at 227 Madison St, just off the familiar grid of tenements and corner delis.

What exactly can a PA do? Quite a bit—routine check-ups, minor procedures, chronic condition management, and even some urgent-care needs. They work under physician supervision but often spend more time with patients, which can make a difference in neighborhoods where clinics feel rushed. The role has grown across New York, especially in areas where primary-care slots are scarce.

Directions are simple: map the address or swing by after work. If you need to confirm hours or book ahead, (212) 346-0500 connects you directly. For a quick look at the location, pull up the map here: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c25a2bc64ebd15:0xd97a84115c040248. Locals usually walk; the subway stop is two blocks away.