Patient Testimonials

Thank you Dr James Chen, his caring and communicative team, Hoag Hospital for your skilled hands and my new knee. Robotics, Quiet Knee protocol rehab was the way to go for me after 76 years of active lifestyle.

I was very nervous about the procedure, but Dr Chen simply explained my options and left it up to me to decide. This was back in February. I went for it and I'm so glad I did. I forgot all the things I used to do that prior to the hip replacement, I no longer could. It certainly made walking on ...

Dr. Chen is a caring Dr. whom after my hip replacement I have referred many friends. He will spend time with you and explain all the information that you need and want to know. Truly Dr. Chen is one in a million and I feel blessed to have him as my Dr.

My experience with Dr. Chen has been outstanding. I am one of those rare people who had both hips replaced at one time. Surgery went smoothly, and recovery went smoothly. Ten weeks post surgery I have pretty much full functionality. I also have significant improvement in back pain, posture and hip p...

I have found Dr Chen to be very Caring,
Thorough, and knowledgeable. Also, his staff is very polite and easy to work with.
He was highly recommended to me, by a very good physical therapist. I definitely see Dr. Chen as a Five Star Dr.

Dr. Chen is awesome! I had a right hip replacement and 12 weeks later went back and had a left hip replacement. The entire process/communication from front office to surgery at Mission Laguna Beach (love the staff there) was fantastic! Dr. Chen, thank you for helping me feel so much better!

I had knee revision surgery, complete removal of the old apparatus, coupled with the installation of a much improved replacement knee. I found Dr. Chen to be very knowledgeable with an excellent background and training in relation to joint replacement. He utilizes robotics and the latest techniques....

My experience with Dr. Chen was 5 stars since the moment I met him. It was the first surgeon I had seen during my vetting process where I felt seen, heard, listened to, and not pushed into a decision all in one visit. This was a tough time for me (30 year old hip replacements don't happen very often...

I sought out Dr. Chen, specifically, for my knee replacement surgery. His credentials are impeccable, he offers robotic surgery and has an entire program established to support your healing journey before and after surgery. Everything has been wonderful and I am walking without the use of any assist...

Dr Chen was great - took time to get to know me and the activities I liked as he informed me about the full replacement hip surgery I was about to get. He and the nurses provided top notch care! Because he got to know me, he was able to effectively coach me through some if my post-op activities. Ove...