James Chen, MD
Dr. James Chen is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures. His practice in San Francisco offers state-of-the-art care, personalized treatment plans, and a patient-centered approach to help patients recover from various orthopedic conditions, including ligament tears, fractures, and joint degeneration. The practice emphasizes thorough face-to-face consultations, advanced surgical techniques, and comprehensive post-operative care to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
James Chen, MD
San Francisco, California, United States, North America
Services
Arthroscopic joint surgery (knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle)
Minimally invasive arthroscopic diagnosis and repair of intra-articular pathology using small portals, arthroscopic visualization and standardized perioperative pathways.
ACL reconstruction and repair with orthobiologic augmentation
Reconstruction or repair of the ACL using autograft or allograft tendon options with tunnel placement and graft fixation, and optional augmentation with orthobiologic materials to support graft healing.
Meniscal repair (all-inside and inside-out)
Arthroscopic meniscal repair using suture-based techniques with defined postoperative non-weight-bearing and rehabilitation timelines to preserve meniscal function.
Shoulder stabilization and labral repair
Arthroscopic labral repair and stabilization procedures (Bankart, SLAP, 360-degree repairs), remplissage for engaging humeral head defects, and bony repair techniques when indicated.
Rotator cuff repair and shoulder-preserving procedures
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, debridement, bursa management, and options for superior capsular reconstruction or graft augmentation for irreparable tears.
Ankle stabilization, decompression, debridement, and fusion
Comprehensive ankle care including arthroscopic decompression of impingement, loose body removal, ligament repair (Brostrom), augmentation options, open and arthroscopic fusion for end-stage disease, and postoperative rehabilitation.
Arthroscopic joint surgery (knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, ankle)
Minimally invasive arthroscopic diagnosis and repair of intra-articular pathology using small portals, arthroscopic visualization and standardized perioperative pathways.
ACL reconstruction and repair with orthobiologic augmentation
Reconstruction or repair of the ACL using autograft or allograft tendon options with tunnel placement and graft fixation, and optional augmentation with orthobiologic materials to support graft healing.
Meniscal repair (all-inside and inside-out)
Arthroscopic meniscal repair using suture-based techniques with defined postoperative non-weight-bearing and rehabilitation timelines to preserve meniscal function.
Shoulder stabilization and labral repair
Arthroscopic labral repair and stabilization procedures (Bankart, SLAP, 360-degree repairs), remplissage for engaging humeral head defects, and bony repair techniques when indicated.
Rotator cuff repair and shoulder-preserving procedures
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, debridement, bursa management, and options for superior capsular reconstruction or graft augmentation for irreparable tears.
Ankle stabilization, decompression, debridement, and fusion
Comprehensive ankle care including arthroscopic decompression of impingement, loose body removal, ligament repair (Brostrom), augmentation options, open and arthroscopic fusion for end-stage disease, and postoperative rehabilitation.
Expertise Areas
- Sports medicine orthopaedics
- Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery
- Knee surgery (ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair)
- Shoulder stabilization and labral repair (including remplissage and bony repairs)
Key Technologies
- Arthroscopy
- Nanoarthroscopy
- Arthroscopic burrs and shavers
- Suture anchor fixation