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Dr. James Chen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 (77)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Chen, MD

Dr. James Chen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University Of California, Davis, School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center.

Dr. Chen works at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis and Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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
    St. Mary's Medical Center
    450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-1000
  2. 2
    San Francsico Surgery Center
    450 Sutter St Rm 500, San Francisco, CA 94108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 900-3000

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
  • St. Mary's Medical Center

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    About Dr. James Chen, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese, Mandarin, Mandarin and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1306040548
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California San Francisco
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University Of Hawaii Queens Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of California, Davis, School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Swarthmore College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. James 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.

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    Dr. Chen works at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Chen’s profile.

    Dr. Chen has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Knee, Osteoarthritis and Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear), 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, Mandarin, Mandarin and Spanish.

    77 patients have reviewed Dr. Chen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chen.

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