Summary

Dr. Douglas Chin, MD is a Board-certified Hand Surgeon. Dr. Chin's extensive medical and scientific training at the world’s finest institutions has made him one of the premier hand surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area.He is a nationally recognized expert in occupational hand injuries and cumulative trauma disorders. Dr. Douglas Chin is one of the few Hand & Upper Extremity Surgeons in the country devoted to the reconstruction of the hands.Background and EducationA graduate of Harvard College, where Dr. Chin studied under no fewer than three Nobel Prize winners, Dr. Chin attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School, where he received both medical and graduate degrees. Dr. Chin then received his general surgery training at New York University and Bellevue Hospital prior to completing his plastic surgery residency at the internationally renowned NYU Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chin’s exceptional skills allowed him to study under some of the world’s finest hand surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, microsurgeons, and reconstructive surgeons.Prior to joining East Bay Hand & Upper Extremity, Dr. Chin served as Clinical Instructor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at UCLA, where he was a Fellow in microsurgery and upper extremity reconstruction.Dr. Chin’s knowledge and experience are shared in over 50 scientific and medical publications and lectures. He is known throughout the community for his sensitivity to the needs of each and every patient, his individualized care, and his dedication to providing the highest quality of medical and aesthetic care.Licensed by the State of California as a Qualified Medical Evaluator and Certified by the American College of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Dr. Chin is a recognized authority on workers’ compensation issues, industrial injuries, and upper extremity disabilities.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.5
  • 32 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English
  • New York University
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas Howard L Chin has 4 locations

East Bay Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

80 Grand Ave Ste 810Oakland, CA 94612
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus

1411 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602

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2.5 
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Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Oakland , CABeverly Hills , CAWest Palm Beach , FLBeverly Hills , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Baylor College of Medicine, MD Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas Howard L Chin

  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas Howard L Chin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas Howard L Chin has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Med-Legal Consultation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Arthroscopy
  • Tumors, Soft Tissue Reconstruction, & Peripheral Neurosurgery

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York University

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Douglas Chin speak?
Dr. Douglas Chin speaks Chinese, Spanish, and English.
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Where is Dr. Douglas Chin's office located?
Dr. Douglas Chin's office is located at 80 Grand Ave Ste 810, Oakland, CA, 94612.
Which hospitals is Dr. Douglas Chin affiliated with?
Dr. Douglas Chin is affiliated with Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus.

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