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James Chen, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery San Francisco, CA

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Surgeon

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  • Office

    450 Sutter St
    Rm 400
    San Francisco, CA 94108
    Phone+1 415-900-3000
    Fax+1 415-900-3001

Summary

  • I strive to help patients return from injury or disability to an active lifestyle, specific sport, or hobby. I believe in tailoring a patient's care to their specific circumstances and goals. I generally will exhaust all conservative measures first and recommend surgery only if needed. My job is to give the patient the best possible medical advice and to perform surgery when required to return them to optimal function.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Hawaii
    University of HawaiiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012
  • Paul R. Lipscomb Award for Excellence in Orthopaedics UC Davis School of Medicine
  • Loren D. Carlson Research Award UC Davis School of Medicine
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish