Doctor Information
James L. Chen, MD, MPH is a board-certified orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in San Francisco. He earned a BS at Swarthmore College, an MPH at UC Berkeley and his MD at UC Davis, completed orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii and Queen’s Medical Center, and completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at UCSF.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, University of California San Francisco
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hawaii / Queen’s Medical Center
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of California Davis
- Graduate: Master of Public Health, University of California Berkeley
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Swarthmore College
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- NPI Number: 1306040548
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Chen focuses on arthroscopic and sports medicine surgery at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, including:
- Arthroscopic knee, shoulder, elbow, hip and ankle surgery
- ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery
- Rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability
According to the practice, Dr. Chen directs the San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Address: 450 Sutter St Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Phone: (415) 900-3000
- Website: aosportsmed.com/james-l-chen
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Chen train?
He earned his MD at UC Davis, completed orthopaedic residency at the University of Hawaii and a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at UCSF.
Is Dr. Chen board certified?
Yes. He is certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.
Where does Dr. Chen see patients?
At Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 450 Sutter St Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108. Call (415) 900-3000.
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