Summary

Dr. Frank Chen specializes in orthopedic surgery with additional expertise in sports medicine. They earned their medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed their residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute. With 32 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Chen brings extensive knowledge to their practice. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Chen practices at multiple Stanford healthcare locations including Washington Hospital, Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, and Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. They focus on treating joint pain, knee discomfort, and shoulder problems. Dr. Chen performs physical therapy treatments and strength training programs to help patients recover from injuries. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital For Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Palo Alto Center

795 El Camino Real # 1Palo Alto, CA 94301
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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4.4 
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32 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Palo Alto , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Frank S. Chen

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • PreferredOne
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SelectHealth
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr Frank S. Chen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Frank S. Chen has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Sports Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital For Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute

Medical School

Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr Frank Chen affiliated with?
Dr Frank Chen is affiliated with Washington Hospital, Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.
Where is Dr Frank Chen's office located?
Dr Frank Chen's office is located at 795 El Camino Real # 1, Palo Alto, CA, 94301.
How can I make an appointment with Dr Frank Chen?
You can find contact information for Dr Frank Chen here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr Frank Chen speak?
Dr Frank Chen speaks English.
Does Dr Frank Chen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr Frank Chen accepts on their Vitals profile.

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