Spotlight Physician of the Month - November, 2011
November, 2011

Frank S. Chen, MD
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real, Clark Building
Palo Alto, California 94301
Phone: (650) 853-2943
Redwood City Center
805 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 201
Redwood City, California 94063
Phone: (650) 853-6600
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified
Medical education:
Brown University School of Medicine, RI, 1994
Internship:
New York University Department of Surgery
Residency:
Hospital of Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute
Fellowship(s):
University of Southern California, Sports Medicine and Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Surgery
Professional interests:
Sports medicine, shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery (rotator cuff, instability and arthritis) and knee surgery (ligament & meniscus injuries), knee resurfacing arthroplasty.
Additional languages spoken: Mandarin (Good)
Community activities:
Dr. Frank Chen has served as head team physician for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, and also has served as a member of the medical staff of the Oakland Raiders of the NFL. He also takes care of many local college and high school athletes, and is currently also team physician for Gunn High School in Palo Alto.
Personal interests:
Dr. Chen is married and enjoys playing soccer, jogging, basketball and is a sports fanatic.
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