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.
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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Polite, friendly, made me feel comfortable.
Jun-2025
I really appreciated Dr. Chen’s candor about the potential surgery options I could be facing. He was calm and clear in his explanation of my diagnosis. And I appreciate that he recommended to try PT before going straight to surgery.
Jun-2025
Very clear. Educational. Calm and reassuring manner
Jun-2025
Explains well and seems knowledgeable in his field
Jun-2025
Seemed very thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful
Jun-2025
As always, Austin was exceptional in every regard. He is a great professional explaining all of my options with great care and thoroughness. Highly recommend him. 10+ !
May-2025
I felt well taken care of throughout my visit. Dr Chen was professional, attentive, and took the time to truly listen. I never felt rushed, and my concerns were thoroughly addressed. I left feeling confident in the care and treatment I received.
May-2025
Thank you for restoring my mobility!
May-2025
Dr. Chen is always friendly and informative. He replaced one of my hips and the results were outstanding. Highly recommend Dr. Chen!
May-2025
Dr. Chen was friendly, down-to-earth, understanding, and listened well. I was impressed!
May-2025
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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.
Polite, friendly, made me feel comfortable.
I really appreciated Dr. Chen’s candor about the potential surgery options I could be facing. He was calm and clear in his explanation of my diagnosis. And I appreciate that he recommended to try PT before going straight to surgery.
Very clear. Educational. Calm and reassuring manner
Explains well and seems knowledgeable in his field
Seemed very thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful
As always, Austin was exceptional in every regard. He is a great professional explaining all of my options with great care and thoroughness. Highly recommend him. 10+ !
I felt well taken care of throughout my visit. Dr Chen was professional, attentive, and took the time to truly listen. I never felt rushed, and my concerns were thoroughly addressed. I left feeling confident in the care and treatment I received.
Thank you for restoring my mobility!
Dr. Chen is always friendly and informative. He replaced one of my hips and the results were outstanding. Highly recommend Dr. Chen!
Dr. Chen was friendly, down-to-earth, understanding, and listened well. I was impressed!