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Dr. Chen offers the full spectrum of care for a wide variety of hip and knee conditions using the most effective and current treatments and technologies including robotics and computer-assisted navigation.

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James B. Chen, M.D.

James B. Chen, M.D.

fellowship-trained Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist

Dr. James B. Chen is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee total joint replacement, dedicated to providing rapid-recovery options to keep you active not only initially, but for as long as possible. Dr. Chen provides the highest quality of care for his patients through a personalized approach utilizing customized planning, less invasive techniques, navigated and robotic technology, and more.

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  • 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...~ Julia Rampone~

  • 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.~ Walter Hornbeck~

  • 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!~ Colleen Vanin~

  • 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....~ Cort & Judy Ray~

  • 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...~ Maddie Kraus~

Total Hip & Knee Replacement
Minimally InvasiveTotal Hip & Knee Replacement

Minimally invasive surgery includes not only smaller incisions but less disruption of the anatomy under the surface.

Robotic Hip & Knee
Robotic Hip & Knee Joint Replacements

Dr. Chen is highly skilled with robotic hip and knee replacement surgery and educates fellow surgeons on techniques used to customize the procedure to each individual patient.

  • Publications1
    2023Sep 23

    Improved short-term outcomes for a novel, fluoroscopy-based robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty system compared to manual technique with fluoroscopic assistance

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    2022Apr 2

    Predicting Implant Size in Total Hip Arthroplasty

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  • 3501 Jamboree Road
    Suite 1250
    Newport Beach, CA 92660

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    Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • 26401 Crown Valley Parkway
    Suite 101
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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    Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM