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Austin W. Chen, MD
Boulder Centre for Orthopedics and Spine
Sports Medicine
Boulder, CO
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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4.9
448 Ratings
197 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
448 Ratings
197 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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Personable and professional! Provided good explanation for hip pain and dysfunction!
Dr. Chen was very personable and patient. He listened to me and answered all of my questions.
Thank you, Dr Chen, for cautioning me to ease slowly into my normal exercises. I will be alert so as not to re-injure either hip or back.
Knowledgeable and great bedside manner.
He and his team are great. I couldn’t be happier.
Personable, gentle and compassionate. Knowledgeable and no nonsense approach. Dr Chen immediately diagnosed my problem and reacted appropriately.
Dr. Chen took his time to explain my injury and best course of action moving forward. He answered all my questions and I never felt rushed. He has a calming presence. I felt anxious when I went to see him and left feeling confident with my path forward. I highly recommend him.
Kind and skilled human. My hip arthroscopy and labrum repair went swimmingly and he’s also a part of a great team of caring people. Would recommend him to friends.
Outstanding. I trusted him from our first chat a year before surgery was in the offing. He supported where I was at during that time. 3 months out, the surgery great. I absolute trust what he said in the last session as accurate; a bit of paradox that resonates with truth---empowering my agency as I return p-time to work. The only matter which could be a bit of a challenge to someone else perhaps is if "his PA", Sallie, was not highly skilled personable and available. Heather's admin acumen is excellent.
Wonderful demeanor, easy to understand , a good listener too. Grateful to have found him. A surgeon as well as a sports medicine doctor, he has options to offer.