Dr. Franklin Chen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has a CAQ (certificate of added qualifications) in the subspecialty of Hand Surgery. Dr. Chen has been recognized by America’s Registry and by New Jersey Top Doctors for distinction in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Franklin Chen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has a CAQ (certificate of added qualifications) in the subspecialty of Hand Surgery. Dr. Chen has been recognized by America’s Registry and by New Jersey Top Doctors for distinction in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
After graduating magna cum laude from Brown University in Rhode Island, Dr. Franklin Chen pursued his studies at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine where he earned his Medical Doctorate. Following graduation, Dr. Chen’s Medical Training began at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he completed his General Surgery internship and a four-year residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chen received his subspecialty training during his fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the renowned Philadelphia Hand Center at Thomas Jefferson Medical College.
After completing his extensive training, Dr. Chen joined an Orthopaedic practice in The North Shore of Chicago. Concurrently, he held an academic position as Clinical Instructor in the Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University. He also served as a Team Physician for several Northwestern sports teams as well as Evanston High School.
Dr. Chen joined Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group in 1998. Since then, he has been recognized by America’s Registry and by New Jersey Top Doctors for distinction in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has also worked within the industry to develop instruments pertinent to the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has a CAQ (certificate of added qualifications) in the subspecialty of Hand Surgery. In addition, over the years, Dr. Chen has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the field of Orthopaedics and has been listed as one of the “Top Doctors – New York Metro Area” by Castle-Connelly since 2018.
Board Certified:
Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
Attending Physician:
JFK Medical Center, Edison NJ
Menlo Park Surgery Center, Edison NJ
Best in his class
Good dr
Friendly and explains choices
Very sweet and caring
Great doctor and helpful office
Excellent service and very professional Nice bedside manner
Wonderful surgeon! Very professional, clear and direct in his explanations of my problem and his treatment of my tennis elbow. Would recommend him highly.
Was worried about my carpal tunnel surgery, needed on both hands but all went very well. Even better then I expected. Dr. Chen and Surgery Center staff was amazing. Thank you ALL for making my surgeries stress and worry free. You are truly all amazing individuals.
Doctor Franklin Chen is one of the best doctor ,he is soft spoken ,he explain everything he does,and he made sure the patient understands their treatment that they are receiving. He is gentle ,kind. If you have issues with your hand Dr.Chan is the best doctor to go to. He performed carpal tunnel surgery on both of my hands and I never have another sleep less night caused by the pain I use to have before the surgery. God bless Doctor Chan in all that he do . You are the best in my book. Fay sudeall.
Excellent - very pleased with Dr. Chen.