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Austin W. Chen, MD
Boulder Centre for Orthopedics and Spine
Sports Medicine
Boulder, CO
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
552 Ratings
254 Comments
Dr. Austin Chen, M.D. is a board-certified, dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine surgery as well as comprehensive surgery of the hip. Dr. Chen received his medical degree and orthopedic surgery residency training from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Taos Orthopaedic Institute.
4.9
552 Ratings
254 Comments
Dr. Austin Chen, M.D. is a board-certified, dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine surgery as well as comprehensive surgery of the hip. Dr. Chen received his medical degree and orthopedic surgery residency training from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Taos Orthopaedic Institute.
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4740 Pearl Parkway
Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
Dr. Austin Chen, M.D. is a board-certified, dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine surgery as well as comprehensive surgery of the hip, including labral tear injuries, hip preservation, hip arthroscopy, and hip replacement/reconstruction. Dr. Chen joined BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine in 2017 and sees patients at our Boulder location.
As an orthopedic hip surgeon, Dr. Chen’s focus is on the treatment of hip pain and injuries, such as labral tears and femoroacetabular impingements (FAI). Having undergone extensive training, including a fellowship dedicated to hip arthroscopy and hip replacement, he is committed to offering his patients the highest level of hip care possible. In addition to being highly skilled in hip arthroscopy and hip preservation, he also subspecializes in the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries in athletes ranging from weekend warriors to professionals. Dr. Chen offers the most advanced and evidence-based treatments for rotator cuff tears and shoulder conditions, including the InSpaceTM implant procedure.
Dr. Chen is a US Ski & Snowboard Sports Medicine Physician and travels all over the world for Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup event coverage. He has authored or coauthored numerous research articles and book chapters in the field of hip and sports medicine surgery. He believes evidence/research-based medicine is the foundation of providing optimal patient care. He also believes in utilizing the most conservative and effective treatment options first, saving surgical options as a last resort.
Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Notre Dame with his Bachelor of Science degree in 2005. He received his medical degree and orthopedic surgery residency training from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 2010 and 2015, respectively. In 2016, Dr. Chen completed a sports medicine fellowship at Taos Orthopaedic Institute. Following his first fellowship, he underwent a comprehensive hip fellowship at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, Illinois, under the training of hip specialist and innovator Dr. Benjamin Domb. His second fellowship focused on hip arthroscopy as well as minimally invasive robotic hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and soft tissue repairs around the hip.
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My injury has felt like an endless pit, and then I finally was seen by Austin. It’s one of those situations you don’t realize what may be missing from your care until someone fills those gaps. Care is the operative word I feel like he cared enough to go that extra step and I finally feel like I’m on the right path to recovery. Can’t say enough how appreciative I am about Dr. Chen’s approach to my injury.
Very good bedside manner!
Always helpful. Takes time to listen. Explains clearly.
Dr. Chen listened to my symptoms, asked good questions, then offered a plan that I could follow, with clear expectations. Couldn’t have been a better first visit. Thank you!
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Chen. The staff is awesome too! Highly recommend this practice.
Very caring
Dr. Chen is an awesome Doctor. He really listens to my concerns. He explains everything he sees in my imaging and discusses next steps and treatment options. I’ve not had a Doctor who will apologize to his patients for their pain like Dr. Chen does. He is an awesome caring Doctor. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Chen! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great Orthopedic hip Doctor.
Excellent, professional, insightful.
Took time answering questions … Explained MRI in simply … At my 3-month post-op visit, I am doing great! He is an amazing surgeon, great listener, and I have upmost respect for this man! Would highly recommend!!
Let down … no cross communication with Dr. Slayter on my case even though both parties aware of interactions of my issues. Wasn’t prepared for my appointment and was almost irked (running late?) that I WAS. 1st appointment canceled due to “work with another patient”, left me waiting in exam room for 30 minutes + on reschedule of that appointment. No communication with PT (prescribed by Slater, approved by Austin, but PT administered exercises without input from Austin possibly resulting in increased tissue damage). Unaware of PT options for soft tissue such as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to address bursa inflammation or a specialist who could work with me on golf swing analysis to determine swing changes to protect issues. I don’t think he is really a specialist for my issues and in the end said “all I can do for you is offer injections”… left me with the feeling that my case was of no interest to him if he wasn’t able to sell me on PRP shots.