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Dr. Frank Chen, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Frank Chen, MD
Dr. Frank Chen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
Dr. Frank Chen, MD

Dr. Frank Chen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 57
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Frank Chen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA.
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About Dr. Frank Chen, MD

Dr. Chen graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 1994 and completed a residency at Hospital For Joint Dis-Nyu. Dr. Frank Chen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Palo Alto, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Knee Ligament Tears, Patellar Disorders, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Shoulder Dislocation, Repeated Shoulder Dislocation, Meniscus Tear, Patellar Chondromalacia, Internal Derangement of Knee, Chondromalacia, Joint Pain, Elbow Sprain, Knee Sprain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Miner's Knee, Shoulder Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Chen is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Dislocation
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Meniscus Tear
Patellar Chondromalacia
Internal Derangement of Knee
Chondromalacia
Joint Pain
Elbow Tenotomy
Elbow Sprain
Knee Sprain
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Miner's Knee
Steroid Injection
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Bursitis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Shoulder Fracture
Arthrocentesis
ACL Surgery
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Humerus Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Somatic Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Bursitis
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Meniscus Surgery
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Medial Epicondylitis
Clavicle Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Lateral Epicondylitis
Fibular Fracture
Knee Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Radiculopathy
Limb Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Baker’s Cyst
Wrist Fracture
Elbow Bursitis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Piriformis Syndrome
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Tommy John Surgery
Total Shoulder Replacement
Ulnar Nerve Transposition

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Advantage HMO
  • SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Where Dr. Frank Chen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    795 El Camino Real Fl 2, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  2. 2 Office
    325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022

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Languages Spoken
Mandarin
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Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Chen's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Frank Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Knee Ligament Tears, Patellar Disorders, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Shoulder Dislocation, Repeated Shoulder Dislocation, Meniscus Tear, Patellar Chondromalacia, Internal Derangement of Knee, Chondromalacia, Joint Pain, Elbow Sprain, Knee Sprain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis, Miner's Knee, Shoulder Bursitis and Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Frank Chen, MD is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Adventist Health Hanford, Stanford Hospital, Mark Twain Medical Center, Sequoia Hospital, El Camino Hospital, Fremont Ambulatory Sugery Center and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.

Yes, Dr. Frank Chen, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1994
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Ny Univ/Bellevue&Isreal Hosps
    1995
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Hospital For Joint Dis-Nyu
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern Ca
    2001
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Frank Chen, MD Practices

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    1501 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA

  • Adventist Health Hanford

    115 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

  • Mark Twain Medical Center

    768 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, CA

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas, Redwood City, CA

  • El Camino Hospital

    2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA

  • Fremont Ambulatory Sugery Center

    39350 Civic Center Dr Ste 350, Fremont, CA

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA

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