James Chen MD

James Chen, MD, MPH, is a sports medicine physician specializing in orthopaedic surgery. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Chen practices with AO Sportsmed / Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in San Francisco, where he focuses on helping patients return safely to the activities they enjoy through evidence-based, individualized care. Dr. Chen’s clinical interests center on sports-related injuries and minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques. He commonly treats knee, shoulder, and elbow conditions, including ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff pathology, and shoulder instability. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, and completed a Master of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. His postgraduate training includes an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Hawaii (Queen’s Medical Center) and a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy at UCSF. In addition to patient care, Dr. Chen serves as Fellowship Director for the San Francisco Sports Medicine Foundation’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship (Advanced Knee & Shoulder program) and has experience providing team and sideline coverage for local athletic organizations. He is also an active medical staff member in orthopedic surgery at Chinese Hospital.