James Chen, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon

James Chen, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon

James Chen, MD is a fellowship-trained, general orthopaedic surgeon with a focus on sports-related injuries. His practice covers a broad range of orthopaedic treatments from fracture care to total joint replacement, ligament repair and minimally-invasive arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Chen believes in treating the whole patient and not just the injury. He places special emphasis on the important face time before and after surgery, making sure he and his staff are present and available to answer any questions you might have.

DR. JAMES CHEN

San Francisco’s Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. James Chen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides state-of-the-art care and a personalized touch to promote the best possible outcomes for his patients in San Francisco. He has trained with the best knee and shoulder surgeons in the United States. He specializes in sports-related injuries, and offers minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle. By adopting the latest technologies and mastering the most advanced surgical repair procedures, he is able to reduce surgical incisions from their usual 5-7 inches down to just 4-millimeter portals. Less cutting means less scarring and a faster, more comfortable recovery for his patients. Dr. Chen works with the athletic departments of several local schools and is the team physician for the San Francisco City Football Club.

Cutting Edge Orthopedic Procedures

• Shoulder: Dr. Chen is a top orthopedic surgeon specializing in both arthroscopic and open surgery shoulder procedures.
• Knee : Dr. Chen recommends the least invasive treatment and uses the latest advancements in technology when surgery is necessary.
• Elbow : Dr. Chen is a renowned San Francisco based orthopedic surgeon who offers advanced arthroscopic and open surgery procedures for the elbow.
• Wrist/Hand : Dr. Chen is one of the nation’s leading surgeons for wrist, hand and upper extremity injuries and disorders.
• Ankle : Dr. Chen expertly treats ankle fractures and other types of damage with either arthroscopic or open surgical technique.
• More Procedures : Dr. Chen administers Orthobiologics and other naturally occurring substances in the body to treat some conditions and enable healing.