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Orthopedic and Hand Surgeon

Dr. Gary Chen, M.D.

Gary Chen M.D.

Experience

• 30+ years of clinical experience in orthopedic and hand surgery

• Director of Orthopedic Surgery at California Hospital Medical Center

• Former Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA

• World-class training: Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Brown University, and University of Louisville

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

• USA Board Certified: Orthopedic & Hand Surgeon

• Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Clinical Specialties & Services

• Personal injury and auto accident care
• Workers’ compensation injury care
• Orthopedic evaluation and treatment
• Hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions
• Neck, back, knee, hip, and joint pain
• Muscle, tendon, ligament, and nerve injuries
• Fractures, sprains, strains, and soft tissue injuries
• Surgical consultation and treatment planning

Orthopedic Care Services:

  • Diagnostic & Evaluation Services

    • X-rays and imaging

    • MRI and CT scan referrals

    • Musculoskeletal and joint assessments

    • Nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV)

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  • Surgical Orthopedic Services

    • Joint Repair and Replacement

    • Arthroscopic joint surgeries

    • Fracture Management

    • Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)

    • Casting and splinting

    • Soft Tissue Surgery

    • Ligament and tendon repairs (e.g., ACL, rotator cuff)

    • Carpal tunnel release

    • Spinal Surgery

    • Disc replacement

    • Spinal decompression and fusion

    • Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

    • Trigger finger release

    • Dupuytren’s contracture surgery

    • Nerve and tendon transfers

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  • Non-Surgical Treatments

    • Orthopedic bracing and splinting

    • Joint injections (cortisone, hyaluronic acid)

    • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

    • Stem cell therapy

    • Pain management (oral and injected medications)

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  • Rehabilitative & Post-Operative Care

    • Physical therapy and functional rehabilitation

    • Occupational therapy (especially for hand injuries)

    • Custom orthotic fitting

    • Return-to-sport or work programs

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  • Pediatric Orthopedic Care

    • Growth plate fracture care

    • Congenital deformities

    • Scoliosis evaluation

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  • Sports Medicine & Injury Prevention

    • Injury assessment and acute care

    • Sports performance training

    • Biomechanical evaluations

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  • Work-Related Injury Care (Workers’ Compensation)

    • Evaluation and treatment of job-related musculoskeletal injuries

    • Functional capacity evaluations (FCE)

    • Return-to-work programs

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Please call to check if any specific service is available. 

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Occupational Therapy Services:

  • Shoulder

    • ​Rotator Cuff Tear

    • Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

    • Arthritis

    • Bursitis

    • Proximal and Mid-Shaft Humeral Fractures

    • Tendonitis

    • Dislocations

    • Impingement

    • Labrum Tears

    • and all Post-Surgical Diagnosis

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  • Elbow

    • Olecranon Bursitis

    • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

    • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)

    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    • Ulnar Nerve Decompression

    • Arthritis

    • Ligament Tears and Repairs

    • Radial Head Fractures and Repairs

    • Terrible Triad, Dislocations

    • Tommy John Surgery

    • Nirschl, Radial Tunnel Syndrome

    • Post-Surgical Diagnosis and more.

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  • Wrist

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Arthritis

    • DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis

    • Distal Radius Fractures

    • Ulnar Fractures

    • Ganglion Cysts

    • Sprains

    • Tendon Repairs

    • TFCC Tears and Repairs

    • Guyon’s Canal Syndrome

    • Psoriatic Arthritis

    • Carpal Bone Fractures and Repairs

    • Dorsal Intercalated Segment Instability (DISI)

    • Volar Intercalated Segment Instability (VISI)

    • Four Corner Arthrodesis

    • Ulnar Carpal Impaction

    • Ulnar Shortening and more

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  • Hand

    • Boxer’s Fracture

    • Metacarpal Fractures

    • Flexor/Extensor Tendon Repairs

    • Nerve Repairs

    • Scaphoid Fractures and Repairs

    • Arthritis

    • 1st CMC Arthroplasty

    • Dupuytren’s Contracture

    • CRPS

    • Kienbock’s Disease

    • Preiser’s Disease

    • Ligament Tears and Repairs

    • Hand Burns

    • Skin Graphs and more

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  • Finger

    • Trigger Finger

    • Mallet Finger Deformity

    • Swan Neck Deformity

    • Flexor and Extensor Tendon Repairs

    • Fractures

    • Amputations

    • Arthritis

    • Arthroplasty

    • Arthrodesis

    • Replantation

    • Dislocations

    • Nail Bed Injuries

    • Crush Injuries

    • Nerve Repairs

    • Tenolysis

    • Post Surgical Diagnosis

    • Sprains

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Please call to check if any specific service is available. 

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