Overview
James Chen, MD is a board-certified general orthopaedic surgeon practicing in San Francisco. He earned his MPH at Cal Berkeley and his MD from Cal Davis. He completed his residency at the University of Hawaii, Queens Medical Ctr. Orthopaedic Surgery, and a prestigious fellowship at UCSF in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy.Dr. Chen specializes in sports-related injuries, and is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, and ankle. This state-of-the-art technique reduces surgical incisions from roughly 5 to 7 inches down to 4 millimeter portals, which results in a quicker, easier recovery from treatment, with less scarring. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Chen works with several local schools and athletic organizations, the semi-professional San Francisco City Football Club, and the National Football League (NFL).I strive to help patients return from injury or disability to an active lifestyle, specific sport, or hobby. I believe in tailoring a patient's care to their specific circumstances and goals. I generally will exhaust all conservative measures first and recommend surgery only if needed. My job is to give the patient the best possible medical advice and to perform surgery when required to return them to optimal function.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.
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Locations
450 Sutter St, Ste 400, San Francisco, CA 94108
Sports Medicine Center
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Spine Center
Dr. Vedat Deviren is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in caring for children and adults with spinal disorders. His expertise has led to a wide range of experience on difficult cases involving any part of the spine. He treats spinal deformities such as adult scoliosis, spondylolisthesis (a painful disorder of the lower spine), failed back surgeries and tumors, among other conditions. Deviren completed postgraduate education in orthopedics and traumatology (surgical repair following injury) at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey. At UCSF, he completed fellowship work in spine surgery, training in both patient care and research. As a faculty member at UCSF, Deviren has maintained a passionate commitment to patient care. In his teaching, he focuses on concepts that provide medical students, residents, fellows and international scholars with skills for evaluating and investigating evidence-based patient care, spinal disorder outcomes, biomechanical characteristics of the spine and the application of medical instruments in spinal treatment. Dr. Deviren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Spine Center
Dr. Sigurd H. Berven has a strong interest in the care of children and adults with spinal disorders. He has expertise in pediatric and adult deformities, degenerative conditions of the spine, spinal tumors and spinal trauma. In research, Berven is interested in the assessment of outcomes for patients who have orthopedic surgery. He also studies minimally invasive techniques in spinal surgery, and he is exploring cellular and molecular techniques to biologically regenerate components of the spine, including the intervertebral disc. Berven studied human biology as an undergraduate at Stanford University. He was a graduate student in philosophy, politics and economics at the University of Oxford. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and then completed his residency in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, which provides training at four major city hospitals. Next, he advanced his training in spine surgery as a clinical fellow at UCSF and in pediatric orthopedic surgery as chief resident at Boston Children's Hospital. Often invited to speak at national and international conferences, Berven has lectured on topics including measurement of outcomes in spine surgery, evaluation and management of spinal disorders, and advanced techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Berven is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James L. Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James L. Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James L. Chen by calling their office at 415-900-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James L. Chen a top-rated expert for Frozen Shoulder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James L. Chen is classified as an Advanced expert for Frozen Shoulder, 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. James L. Chen specialize in?
While Dr. James L. Chen is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. James L. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. James L. Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-900-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Baker CystDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Gorham's DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Gorham's Disease.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- Skeletal-Extraskeletal AngiomatosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.