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Franklin Chen

Dr. Franklin Chen, MD

Hand And Wrist Orthopedic SurgeryHand Surgery

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OVERVIEW

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.

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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Chen's Rating
40 Ratings with 2 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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10 Parsonage Road Suite 312
Edison, NJ, 08837
2 REVIEWS
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"Friendly service and knowledgeable. best wishes.."
  • February 22, 2023
"Dr Chen has a great disposition and is quite attentive. He explains your diagnosis in layman's terms and always solicits questions. "
  • January 5, 2023

LOCATIONS

10 Parsonage Road Suite 312
Edison, NJ, 08837
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Accepting New Patients

CONDITIONS TREATED

SPECIALTIES

  • Hand And Wrist Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Graduated 1996
Residency
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Graduated 1995

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