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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Dr. Chen was friendly, down-to-earth, understanding, and listened well. I was impressed!
May-2025
Dr. Chen has been wonderful! So grateful he was my surgeon. His staff was fabulous and I felt completely comfortable going through with this procedure. Thank you all for your care.
Apr-2025
Dr Chen was extremely helpful,and professional. I felt very comfortable discussing my concerns with him. I would highly recommend him, and would seek his advice in the future.
Apr-2025
Great!
Apr-2025
Good doctor and good person. Listens and communicates in layman’s terms. Highly recommend.
Apr-2025
Dr. Chen was professional, patient,
informative and a joy to speak with .
Mar-2025
Dr Chen always takes the time to answer questions, never seems rushed even though I’m sure he is. He is knowledgeable and takes into account the person as a whole and how to best expand their quality of life. I’d highly recommend.
Mar-2025
Great orthopedist
Mar-2025
Dr. Chen and his entire team were all wonderful
Mar-2025
My new hip feels great and I am very grateful!
Mar-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.
Dr. Chen was friendly, down-to-earth, understanding, and listened well. I was impressed!
Dr. Chen has been wonderful! So grateful he was my surgeon. His staff was fabulous and I felt completely comfortable going through with this procedure. Thank you all for your care.
Dr Chen was extremely helpful,and professional. I felt very comfortable discussing my concerns with him. I would highly recommend him, and would seek his advice in the future.
Great!
Good doctor and good person. Listens and communicates in layman’s terms. Highly recommend.
Dr. Chen was professional, patient, informative and a joy to speak with .
Dr Chen always takes the time to answer questions, never seems rushed even though I’m sure he is. He is knowledgeable and takes into account the person as a whole and how to best expand their quality of life. I’d highly recommend.
Great orthopedist
Dr. Chen and his entire team were all wonderful
My new hip feels great and I am very grateful!