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Dr. Dean Chen, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, shoulder problems, knee problems

2555 Western Trails Boulevard Suite 101
Austin, TX 78745

(737) 990-9080

Dr. Dean Chen, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Dean Chen, MD is affiliated with St. David's HealthCare and St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

2555 Western Trails Boulevard Suite 101
Austin, TX 78745

Address:

4310 James Casey Street
Austin, TX 78745

Some issues Dr. Dean Chen, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

aspiration	110
doctor visit	489
fracture surgery	9
hip imaging	31
hospital care	36
injections	109
inpatient care	36
lower extremity surgery	9
musculoskeletal imaging	114
X-rays	112

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	16
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	43
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

aspiration	85
doctor visit	467
hip imaging	28
hospital care	19
injections	84
inpatient care	19
musculoskeletal imaging	152
X-rays	150

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	45
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

aspiration	117
doctor visit	605
fracture surgery	29
hip imaging	71
hospital care	38
injections	138
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	221
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	219

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	40
Hispanic	142
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	92
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

aspiration	150
doctor visit	521
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	21
injections	149
inpatient care	21
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	141
X-rays	173

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	41
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

aspiration	128
doctor visit	452
hospital care	21
injections	144
inpatient care	21
musculoskeletal imaging	137
rehabilitation	243
X-rays	135

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	67
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	41
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

aspiration	122
doctor visit	409
hospital care	23
injections	121
inpatient care	23
manual therapy	127
musculoskeletal imaging	131
rehabilitation	811
X-rays	129

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	12
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	39
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

aspiration	96
doctor visit	306
injections	95
musculoskeletal imaging	73
rehabilitation	419
X-rays	71

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	13
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

aspiration	56
doctor visit	302
injections	55
musculoskeletal imaging	70
X-rays	68

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

aspiration	103
doctor visit	623
injections	102
musculoskeletal imaging	108
spinal procedures	10
X-rays	117

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dean Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dean Chen, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and manual therapy.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	465
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	44
hospital care	26
injections	112
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	17
manual therapy	127
musculoskeletal imaging	130
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	492
spinal procedures	10
X-rays	135

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dean Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	189
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	54
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	32
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dean Chen, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dean Chen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Dean Chen, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dean Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. David's HealthCare

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dean Chen, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dean Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dean Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$7,357 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $2,822	$4,535
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$4,093 Infinity $1,742	FOOTANDANKLE $1,495	Biologics $238	SALVATION $226	Foot and Ankle $173	Other $220
Medinc of Texas	$940 $940
Abbott Laboratories	$250 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $250
BIOVENTUS LLC	$204 GELSYN 3 $204
Other	$716 Implate $125	EUFLEXXA $125	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $66	VIMOVO $63	PEAK $59	Other $277

**Types of Payments**
Education	$7,142
Travel and Lodging	$3,278
Food and Beverage	$3,141

Biography

Dr. Dean Chen specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Chen has received a 2.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine.

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