Overview
Foster Chen, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthritis, including surgical and nonsurgical care, and routine, complex and revision joint replacement. Dr. Chen partners with his patients to help them make informed, strategic decisions about their care. He applies his knowledge from current and well-performed research to his selection of procedures, implants and treatment philosophies that offer enhanced recovery and longevity. In particular, he is an advocate for personalized, “kinematic” hip and knee replacement, a surgical philosophy that aims to replace arthritic joints with their pre-arthritic or natural positions and contours. Advanced imaging, specialized instruments, robotics and technology all play a big part in this process, which ties in well with Dr. Chen’s college training as an engineer and his familiarity with 3D modeling, design and printing platforms.Dr. Chen is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and Personalized Arthroplasty Society.Away from work, Dr. Chen enjoys a variety of activities with his two kids, including skiing, traveling, 3D gaming, the Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universes, and practicing Kung Fu and Chinese Lion Dance.
His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
11307 Bridgeport Way SW, Suite 220A, Lakewood, WA 98499
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Foster Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Foster Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Foster Chen by calling their office at 253-985-6675. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Foster Chen a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Foster Chen is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Foster Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Foster Chen is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Foster Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Foster Chen has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Foster Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Foster Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Foster Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Group Health Cooperative and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-985-6675 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- ScoliosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.