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Frank S. Chen, M.D.

(650) 853-2943
Palo Alto Center 795 El Camino Real Clark Building, Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting new patients

Sports Medicine

Accepting new patients

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Professional Interests

Orthopedic Surgery

  • ACL joint pathology, ACL reconstruction, Ankle ligament reconstruction, Ankle reconstruction, Biologic joint reconstruction, Biologic resurfacing, Cartilage implantation and transfer, Cartilage restoration and repair, Chondral injuries, Complex fractures of the elbow

  • Complex fractures of the forearm, Elbow arthroscopy, Elbow ligament repair, Elbow replacement, Elbow surgery, Elbow tendon repair, Impingement syndrome, Instability/dislocation/labral injuries, Knee arthroscopy, Knee ligament repair, Knee problems, Knee replacement, Knee surgery, Knee tendon repair, Meniscus allograft, Meniscus repair, Microfracture surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Osteochondral allografts, Osteochondral defects, Osteotomy, PCL reconstruction, Posterolateral corner injuries, Radial head replacement, Reconstruction of posterolateral corner injuries, Reconstructive surgery, Rotator cuff repair, Shoulder arthroscopy, Shoulder labrum repair, Shoulder ligament repair, Shoulder replacement, Shoulder resurfacing, Shoulder surgery, Shoulder tendon repair, SLAP injuries, Sports medicine, Tendinitis, Trauma, Ulnar shortening osteotomy
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Sports Medicine

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Hand and upper extremity injuries, Rotator cuff and shoulder instability, Women's sports medicine

Affiliations

Medical Affiliations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation

-  Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

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Practice Locations

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Address:
Palo Alto Center795 El Camino Real Clark Building, Level 3 Palo Alto, CA 94301
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(650) 853-2943
Hours
Monday – Friday8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Address:
San Carlos Center301 Industrial Road Level 1 San Carlos, CA 94070
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(650) 596-4070

Board Certifications

BOARD CERTIFIED IN:

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Credentials & Notables

Medical School:

Brown University School of Medicine, RI

Residency:

Hospital of Joint Diseases, Orthopedic Institute

Internship:

New York University, Department of Surgery

Fellowship:

University of Southern California, Sports Medicine and Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Languages

Primary Language(s)

English

Additional Language(s)

Mandarin

Additional Information

Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical treatment of sports and non-sports related injuries/conditions of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle.

Community Activities

Head Team Physician, Gunn High School medical staff, Palo Alto High School and St. Francis High School previous Head Team Physician, Golden State Warriors previous medical staff, Oakland Raiders

Personal Interests

Dr. Chen is married and enjoys playing soccer, jogging, basketball and is a sports fanatic.

Philosophy of Care

My goal is to restore individuals, athletes and non-athletes alike, to their pre-injury level of activity and function, and to help them resume their active lifestyles.

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