James B. Chen, M.D.
James B. Chen, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery and total joint replacement of the hip and knee, including primary and revision joint replacement. Dr. Chen utilizes advanced technology throughout your episode of care to best personalize your care pathway for hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Chen trained and gained recognition at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, which is consistently ranked the best orthopedic surgery program in the country. He has expertise in minimally invasive techniques, partial knee replacement, direct anterior and posterior hip replacement, computer-assisted navigation, and robotic joint replacement. His goal is to provide rapid-recovery and personalized care for his patients through the use of effective and current treatment options.
Dr. James B. Chen is a highly skilled, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee total joint replacement. Embracing a personalized, patient-first approach, he believes in treating the individual, not the condition. To Dr. Chen, joint replacements aren’t just joint replacements, but are rather the means to help his patients achieve their unique lifestyle goals.
Committed to delivering the highest level of care, Dr. Chen uses minimally invasive techniques, navigated and robotic technology and advanced perioperative monitoring technologies that help patients not only recover more quickly, but also stay active for as long as possible.
Dr. Chen graduated cum laude from California Polytechnic State University with his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology before attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA where he received numerous awards including the role of president of the Alpha Omega Alpha society. He stayed at UCLA for his Orthopedic Surgery residency where he gained recognition as consultant of the year and was elected Chief Resident during his final year. Following residency, he completed his subspecialty training at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) which has been ranked the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the nation by US News and World Report for 12 consecutive years and #1 in the world by Newsweek. At HSS, Dr. Chen had the opportunity to work with many world-renowned specialists in hip and knee reconstruction and was awarded the fellowship Clinical Excellence Award for his clinical and surgical performance.
Dedicated to the advancement of his subspecialty, Dr. Chen remains active in the community. He sits on the board of directors for the California Orthopedic Association, is a committee member for the American Academy of Hip and Knee Replacement Specialists, and serves as a reviewer for various scientific journals. Dr. Chen travels nationally to educate fellow surgeons on advanced technology and robotic techniques in hip and knee replacement, and he has authored and contributed to numerous publications in leading academic journals.
Dr. Chen is an Orange County native who grew up in Irvine, California. As a former collegiate football player, he prioritizes an active lifestyle and enjoys hiking, mountain biking, surfing and staying outdoors with his family. Dr. Chen is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring state-of-the-art joint replacement care to his home community and to help patients on their journey to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Introduction to Dr Chen
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Patient Experience - Total Hip Replacement
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Dr. Chen on Robotic Assisted Surgery
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Providence Mission Hospital
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ZBEdge™ Dynamic Intelligence™ Science Fiction Video
Common Conditions Treated
Bone Fractures, Joint Dislocations, Bursitis of the Hip, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip, Dislocated Hip, Dysplasia, Femoral-Acetabular Impingement, Groin Pain, Hip Arthritis, Hip Bursitis / Trochanteric Bursitis, Hip Cyst, Hip Dislocation, Hip Fracture, Hip Impingement, Hip Pain, Knee Deformity, Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis / Avascular Necrosis, Osteoporosis, Synovitis of the Hip, Chondromalacia, Fractured Knee, Knee Arthritis, Knee Pain, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Knee, Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Fracture.
Educational Material
Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
- Revision Total Knee Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
- Robotic total knee replacement – ROSA® Robotic Technology | Zimmer Biomet
- Navigation assisted knee replacement - Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery - Patient Resources (orthalign.com)
- Partial knee replacement – Peter's Patient Story – Partial Knee Replacement (thereadypatient.com)
- “Smart” total knee implant - Persona IQ® The Smart Knee™ (zimmerbiomet.com)
- Minimally invavise knee replacement - Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
- Rapid recovery protocols
- Outpatient total joint replacement - Patient guide to outpatient joint replacement (zimmerbiomet.com)
- Mixed Reality - OptiVu | Zimmer Biomet
- Virtual assistant, remote monitoring, and integrated technology - ZBEdge | Zimmer Biomet
Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
- Revision Total Hip Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
- Robotic total hip replacement – ROSA® Robotic Technology | Zimmer Biomet
- Navigation assisted hip replacement – Computer Assisted Orthopedic Surgery - Patient Resources (orthalign.com)
- Anterior hip replacement – What Is Anterior Hip Replacement and How Is It Different? | HSS
- Rapid recovery protocols
- Outpatient total joint replacement - Patient guide to outpatient joint replacement (zimmerbiomet.com)
- Mixed Reality - OptiVu | Zimmer Biomet
- Virtual assistant, remote monitoring, and integrated technology - ZBEdge | Zimmer Biomet
Media
Leg Cramps At Night? 10 Reasons Why (And How To Prevent Cramping!), According To Doctors
Most people experience cramping in the calves, which usually lasts anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes, says James Chen, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports and Spine Center. “Since the muscle is under a sustained contraction, you may experience immobility and pain, and the muscle will feel firm.”
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What Runners Should Know About Broken Kneecaps—and How to Prevent Them
Runners Molly Seidel and Susanna Sullivan both withdrew from the Olympic Trials due to this rare injury.
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The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You Have Joint Pain
It may be tempting to do this, but experts give it a thumbs down.
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Knee Pain When Bending? These 8 MD-Approved Tricks Help End the Ache Naturally
Plagued by dull creaking and stiffness in your knees every time you bend down or climb the stairs? Chances are you’ve got knee osteoarthritis, a top cause of knee pain when bending. And you’re not alone. “Some studies show that 1 in 4 individuals over the age of 45 have some level of arthritic changes in their knee already,” says James Chen, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at DISC Sports & Spine Center in Newport Beach, CA, and a member of the California Orthopedic Association.
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Veena Gets a New Knee
A long-term fitness regimen and deep spiritual belief helped this 82-year-old recover quickly after surgery.
When Veena Grover was working in her husband’s medical practice and helping her children with their studies (two are now doctors and one is a lawyer), the pressure was getting to her. "I needed a change," she remembers, "so I started doing tae kwon do"- the Korean martial art-"and ultimately teaching it. I did that for 10 years and then I started getting into yoga."
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James B. Chen MD maximizes the use of technology in the total knee replacement surgery to customize and enhance patient care at HOI’s California Specialty Surgery Center (CSSC).
The Zimmer ROSA robot is used to accurately execute a customized approach to each patient and when combining Persona IQ smart implant, patients can continue to benefit from advances in care delivery far beyond the day of care.
