James Chen, MD

Dr. James Chen, MD, is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques for various joints including knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle.

His expertise includes anatomic ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, and joint replacements.

Dr. Chen completed his specialty fellowship at UCSF in Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy, and is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

He is actively involved in instructing residents at the San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program and medical students at UCSF School of Medicine, serving as a Director of the San Francisco Sports Medicine Fellowship.

With a passion for sports medicine, Dr. Chen has served as a team doctor for college and professional athletes, including Cal Berkeley Basketball and Soccer teams, University of Hawaii Football team, and Kamehameha Schools athletics.

Current roles include team physician for several local schools and organizations, neutral evaluator for professional athletes, and team physician for the semi-professional San Francisco City Football Club.

A native of Northern California, Dr. Chen has a background in soccer, having played at Jesuit High School, the Olympic Development program, and as a collegiate athlete at Swarthmore College.

Apart from his professional pursuits, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, running, and skiing.