Joseph Chen, MD, CAQ-SM

Joseph Chen, MD, is a board-certified sports medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, FL. He also holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the same university. Dr. Chen completed a residency in family medicine at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program, Tallahassee, FL, and a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Self Regional Healthcare Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Greenwood, SC. He previously served as team physician for men’s and women’s sports at Lander University, a NCAA Division II school in South Carolina.
Rooted in primary care, I have developed a patient-centered philosophy. I believe in truly understanding each patient's goals and challenges to deliver personalized care. By blending evidence-based medicine with a holistic perspective, I am committed to preventing injuries, promoting optimal recovery, and enabling a safe return to sport.
I …enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. I'm passionate about outdoor activities like saltwater fishing and bird hunting. Music is a big part of my life, and I love playing guitar, saxophone, drums, and bass. I'm also a dedicated FSU football fan and enjoy playing golf, though my golf game could use some work. Fun fact: I used to play guitar in a heavy metal band.