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Dr. Gary Chen, MD

Dr. Gary Chen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Chen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chen has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Anhui Medical University, Faculty Of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (76 reviews)

Practice

1513 S Grand Ave Ste 208 Los Angeles, CA 90015

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

2.4

76 ratings, 30 with a written review
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Apr 17, 2025
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jul 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joy! – Jun 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Manalatos – Jan 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jul 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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On behalf of MuAllifah Griffie – Jun 24, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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May 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 29, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Connie Neely – Oct 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Juan Ruiz – Nov 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Olivia – Oct 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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All the stuff in the front counter bad attitude – Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Jon in Los Angeles, CA – Apr 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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jason in los angelesCA – Apr 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Kevin Flood in Redondo Beach, CA – Feb 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Aug 23, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Mar 16, 2017
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care philosophy

Dr. Chen and his professional team realize that every patient has specific needs. Dr. Chen takes his time to evaluate the needs of every patient and provide the best quality care.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Louisville

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Los Angeles Co Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2005
  • Brown University

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Kleinert Inst Hand & Microvasc Surg

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • Curtis Natl Hand Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Anhui Medical University

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • National Chung Shan University (sun Yat Sen) Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Anhui Medical University, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Chinese

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

California Orthopedic Institute Inc.1513 S Grand Ave Ste 208 Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Darryl A Willoughby MD Inc1414 S Grand Ave Ste 307 Los Angeles, CA 90015
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