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Dr. Franklin Chen, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.6 (77)
Map Pin Small Edison, NJ
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Franklin Chen, MD

Dr. Franklin Chen, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Edison, NJ. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Chen, completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University School Med|Thos Jefferson University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Chen an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Chen works at Practice in Edison, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Trigger Finger, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group PA
    10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 452-0123
  2. 2
    Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
    65 James St, Edison, NJ 08820 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 318-3980

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Trigger Finger
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Wrist Fracture
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Trigger Finger Release
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Ataxia
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Bursitis
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Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Wrist Osteophyte
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Franklin Chen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese, Russian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1245387554
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Johns Hopkins University School Med|Thos Jefferson University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Franklin Chen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chen accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Chen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Chen has seen patients for Trigger Finger, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Chen speaks Chinese, Russian and Spanish.

    77 patients have reviewed Dr. Chen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chen.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Chen, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Chen appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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