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Tan (Dan) Chen, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Tan(Dan)ChenMDMD FRCSC FACS FAAOS(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery Wilkes-Barre, PA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon

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  • Office

    1175 E Mountain Blvd
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    Phone+1 570-808-1093
    Fax+1 570-271-6578

Summary

  • Dr. Chen is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive techniques and complex spinal reconstructions.

    His clinical interests include degenerative and traumatic spinal disease, outpatient surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, motion preservation techniques, disc replacements and spine fracture care. His research interests include enhanced recovery after surgery, patient outcomes, emerging technologies and techniques, medical education and healthcare economics.

    Dr. Chen received his medical degree at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Toronto. Under the UToronto hospital system, he completed a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical fellowship in complex spine and trauma surgery at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and St. Michael’s Hospital.

    In his personal time, Dr. Chen enjoys traveling, archery, Olympic fencing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Education & Training

  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoFellowship, 2019 - 2020
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoResidency, 2015 - 2019
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 2015, MD
  • Darmouth College
    Darmouth CollegeB.A, Neuroscience, High Honors, 2007 - 2011
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityTransfer, 2008 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaOrthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Spine Surgeons' Top Focus in 2025
    Spine Surgeons' Top Focus in 2025December 5th, 2024
  • ‘Salt in the Wound’: Physicians Blast CMS’ 2.83% Pay Cut
    ‘Salt in the Wound’: Physicians Blast CMS’ 2.83% Pay CutNovember 7th, 2024
  • Spine Surgeons' Future: Optimistic or Nervous?
    Spine Surgeons' Future: Optimistic or Nervous?November 7th, 2024
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  • Chinese (Mandarin)