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Dr. Darwin Chen, MD

Dr. Darwin Chen, MD

Orthopedics*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Darwin Chen, MD is an orthopedic specialist in New York, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai South Nassau and Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 77 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (77 reviews)

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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Chen specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

4.6
77 ratings, 38 with a written review
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Excellent Doctor
He is caring and professional. He took his time during our visits and is very thorough with his explanations and answered all my questions. He did an amazing job on my knee surgery …no complaints! The recovery went very well. I would recommend Dr Chen 100%
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feliberto Echenique – Jan 15, 2025
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Excellent, professionalism, friendly, very knowledgeable with knee injuries ect.. A+++++ The best Doctor, hands down!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Cesar Montanez – Dec 12, 2024
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Excellent surgeon
Dr. Chen was an efficient surgeon and and caring individual. I recommend him without any reservations!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2023
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He is excellent provider and give the best care to all his patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Evelin marmolejos – Dec 24, 2022
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The best surgeon, ever!!
This is my second total hip joint replacement with Dr Chen. He is a careful, caring, and most of all, highly skilled surgeon. I would not choose anyone else for this major surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2022
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Great Staff, Service, & Follow Up!
A timeless review for Dr Chen, a most wonderful Dr. and human being. Gratitude and deep appreciation for Dr Chen’s compassion, empathy, and care throughout my process. After previous recent surgeries, my body , mind, and spirit were in a different place, unrecognizable to myself. The hip surgery was a success. My core strength strength would take time but healing was my focus.There was an openness around Dr Chen’s ways of being and insightfulness on his visits with me. Words shared of “Tough Love” was the moment that the tornado inside me was lifted. It was instantaneous that I knew I would be better and stronger. Thank you Dr Chen for your Grace, Commitment, and for being “Authentically” you! I highly recommend Dr Chen to be the Doctor of choice to have a smooth transition back to greatness.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Deborah Graves – Oct 01, 2022
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I had total knee replacement on August 6 at Mt Sinai South Nassau I was 100 percent satisfied with the Doctor and the hospital
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Thomas King – Oct 02, 2021
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Dr Chen was recommended to me and once I visited him in his office to receive an evaluation, I knew I was with the right doctor. From the first meeting Dr. Chen was on time, professional and informative. The surgery was very successful and my recovery was amazing being able to play golf 3 weeks following surgery with zero pain. He and his team have stayed in touch to insure I am doing well. I highly recommend that if you need a hip operation you check with Dr.Chen
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Strong recommendation for Dr. Chen – Sep 29, 2021
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Dr. Darwin Chen gave me back my life! I had an unsuccessful knee replacement in August 2020 by another doctor. Dr. Chen performed a total revision July 2021. There were several things wrong in my first surgery and Dr. Chen removed the replacement and started again. I am living life again! Dr. Chen treats all his patients like family. He returns phone calls quickly and spends countless time with his patients answering all questions and allaying their fears. Patricia in his office is extremely helpful and is always available to go out of her way to meet each patient’s needs. Dr. Chen’s staff is so knowledgeable and work tirelessly to ensure the success of the surgery. I am truly on the road to an active life once again due to the expertise, caring and compassion that sets Dr. Chen apart from so many doctors today. Dr. Chen allows you to voice your concerns, and his ability to listen carefully inspires total confidence. He is truly a hero to me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Susan Sohmer – Sep 28, 2021
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Dr Chen had an amazing bed side manner. He knew how upset I was about staying in the hospital after surgery and he visited me at least three times to check on me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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McKay – Sep 28, 2021
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All of my visits with Dr. Chen have been 100% satisfying on many levels. First of all, Dr. Chen possesses a unique ability to communicate complex situations in language that a patient understands. In addition, he is very patient in both listening to his patients & responding to their questions & concerns. Finally, Dr. Chen takes a personal interest in his patient’s recovery with follow up phone calls. He is truly unique in this respect. He has outstanding surgical skills & has received glowing praise from every one of his patients that I have encountered. In conclusion, I highly recommend Dr. Chen as one of the best orthopedic surgeons for hip & knee replacement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2021
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Dr. Chen performed a total replacement of my left hip in March 2021. Throughout our interactions before, during and after the procedure, he was kind, attentive, empathetic and thorough. I am very pleased, not only with the results, but by the process. I will shortly have my other hip replaced also, of course by Dr. Chen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Stuart Litt – Sep 22, 2021
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Dr. Chen is one of most kind-hearted, knowledgeable doctors you will ever meet. Every time I bring my parents to his office, he actually takes his time with them and answers all their questions. My sister even calls on Face Time during the visits and Dr. Chen answers all of her questions too and don't get annoyed or snarky. Dr. Chen also tells you like it is, not just what you want to hear. He's done knee replacement surgery on both of my dad's knees and will hopefully do my mother's knee in the very near future. In addition, the staff in his office are also very nice and professional too. Whether if it's completing FMLA paperwork or providing notes for work, his Office Manager, Patricia, always returns the forms in a timely manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Ebony Brown-Pierce – Sep 22, 2021
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Dr. Darwin Chen was put on this earth to be a doctor, a healer. You will not find a more highly skilled surgeon, particularly one who is also comprehensively (as well as minutely) dedicated to his patients' well-being. He is approachable, reachable (he returns your calls personally and surprisingly quickly), supremely conscientious, and as thorough as you shall rarely encounter. Takes your concerns seriously because he strives for a perfect outcome as much as does the patient. You can be entirely confident that you are in the best hands possible with him and his team (shout out to Patricia and PA Maureen), and be able to rest easy in that respect. I was in nightmarish pain with this hip before Dr Chen took me on, as though a small knife was stuck in the hip. He expertly removed the causes of the pain-- and it is gone. Was out of bed and walking within hours of surgery, walking w/o pain within days. Amazing. As though my hip were 30 years old again. And I'm not one who tends to gush.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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JBL – Apr 30, 2021
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Dr. Darwin Chen is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Chen did my anterior hip replacement surgery in June 2019. I was so fortunate to have such an accomplished surgeon do my surgery. I was only in the hospital overnight and able to go to out-patient physical therapy in two weeks. Dr. Chen, his assistant, and his staff were always available in case I had any questions. Your questions are never trivial and will always be answered. Also the Mt. Sinai nursing staff followed up for about three months after surgery. Before the surgery, I was walking short distances with a cane and couldn’t sleep because of the pain. Three months after the surgery I was walking around Disney World (without a cane) and sleeping very comfortably. I would wholly recommend Dr. Chen to anyone considering hip replacement surgery. He explains the whole procedure and your condition in easy to understand layman terms. He goes over your x-rays and answers all of your questions. He doesn’t pressure you into surg
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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JOSEPHINE MAGGIORE – Apr 21, 2021
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I don't know why I waited so long to get a hip replacement. My experience with Dr. Chen and his staff was amazing. He explained everything in detail, his staff was caring and responsive. I felt very calm and everything went like clockwork. I was up and about in hours and in few short weeks I was out walking my dog, feeling like a new person! Honestly, it was surprisingly easy and should the other hip go, I will be calling Dr. Chen again. I give him 5 stars and highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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KL Galeotti – Apr 02, 2021
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Dr. Chen is a a 6 star surgeon. I've successfully had both a knee and hip replace by Dr. Chen. Great bedside manners prior/after my surgeries. He is the best and I would recommend him to anyone thinking of having this surgery. Awesome!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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One of the best Orthopedic surgeons in NY – Mar 30, 2021
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Dr Chen performed a full knee replacement on me in December 2020 and the results were outstanding. More importantly, he answered all my questions before and after surgery, his office staff in Manhattan were always responsive, and he responded to my own questions through the messaging system. Highly recommended!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Glenn – Mar 23, 2021
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I had a total hip replacement January 2021
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Susan – Mar 21, 2021
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The best thing I did was choose Dr Chen and his team to perform a hip replacement on me. His team is passionate and caring. Dr Chen explained everything about the procedure and the after care down to the T. He made me feel comfortable knowing that he would perform such a serious surgery. I would choose Dr Chen and his team over and over again if I had to ! I have zero regrets!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Nancy Rivera – Mar 17, 2021
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biography

Dr. Darwin Chen is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, in the Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedics. He specializes in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee as well as hip preservation. Dr....read more
  • Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl
    New York, NY 10029
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way
    Oceanside, NY 11572
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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