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Dr. James Chen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (80)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
18 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 18 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. Patients rated Dr. Chen an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Chen works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear and Internal Derangement of Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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
    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

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Knee Sprain
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Injury
Ankle Instability
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bunionette
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Joint Disease in the Shoulder
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Disorders
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot and Ankle Disorders
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprains and Tears
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Injuries
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow)
Patella Tendon Tears
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Spine Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Disorders
Wrist Injuries
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthrodesis
Ankle Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture Repair
Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Glenoid Labrum Repair
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Articular Cartilage Repair
Bone and Joint Replacement
Carpal Tunnel Release
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow Reconstruction
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Surgery
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fusion
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Joint Replacement Surgery
Knee Cartilage Implantation
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Resurfacing
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
Lateral Meniscus Repair
Medial Meniscus Repair
Meniscal Allograft Transplant
Meniscus Surgery
Meniscus Transplantation
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Rotator Cuff Repair
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Hip Fracture
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff and Labral Repair
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Cartilage Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Resurfacing
Shoulder Stabilizations
Shoulder Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement Revision
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Surgery
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    4.8
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    Based on 80 ratings
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    About Dr. James Chen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 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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    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    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.

    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 Knee Ligament Tears, Meniscus Tear and Internal Derangement of Knee, 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.

    80 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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