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Eugene Carragee, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emeritus
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Carragee's research interests lie in outcomes assessment of surgical and rehabilitative treatment for cervical and lumbar intervertebral disk herniation; diagnosis and treatment of spine infections, instrumentation of the degenerative spine and spinal deformities and low back pain syndromes, pain and pain management.
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Alejandro Sebastian Cazzulino
Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioI am originally from New York City. I went to Columbia University, where I earned my BA in Neuroscience and Behavior. I then went to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where I earned my MD. I then moved to the West Coast and completed my orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). I am now an Adult Reconstruction Fellow in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University.
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Monique Chambers, MD, MSL
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
BioDr. Monique Chambers is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon at Stanford Health Care. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Chambers specializes in treating complex foot and ankle conditions, including those that affect dancers, post-traumatic injuries and complications, deformities, and degenerative joint diseases. She focuses on restoring function and preserving limbs whenever possible, utilizing minimally invasive techniques and limb salvage procedures. Dr. Chambers is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care through multispecialty collaboration.
Dr. Chambers’ research involves innovations in surgery and medical education, health care outcomes, and complexities in medicine and law. Her work explores musculoskeletal conditions, as well as psychosocial and structural factors that influence quality and outcomes in residency training and surgical care. As director of research and pathway initiative outcomes at Nth Dimensions, a national nonprofit advancing access to surgical specialties, Dr. Chambers has mentored dozens of students and trainees.
Dr. Chambers has extensively published her findings in peer-reviewed journals, including Arthroplasty Today, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Journal of Surgical Education, and Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Her dedication to inclusive patient care and education has earned her national recognition, including the National Minority Quality Forum’s 40 Under 40 in Minority Health Award.
Dr. Chambers is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and the National Medical Association. She is also a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations, the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society, and the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society. -
Charles Chan
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsDr. Chan's research interests include identifying risk factors for growth plate injuries during ACL reconstruction, developing new strategies to prevent pediatric sports injuries, and clinical outcomes of surgical reconstructions in the pediatric athlete.
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Jeremy Chan
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Chan is a board certified Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He specializes in the surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions in the foot and ankle including ankle arthroscopy, ankle fusions, total ankle replacement, deformity reconstruction, ligament and tendon repair as well as fractures involving the foot and ankle. Having treated athletes from recreational to professional levels, Dr. Chan has a particular interest in acute foot and ankle injuries including treatment of Achilles ruptures, ankle syndesmosis and lateral ankle ligament injuries, ankle fractures and Lisfranc injuries. Dr. Chan also has expertise in early weightbearing and accelerated rehabilitation approaches to ankle fractures and Achilles tendon surgery. As a faculty member, Dr. Chan serves as a team physician for Stanford Athletics and is the curriculum director for the Stanford orthopedic residency program. He has been recognized for his dedication to resident education with the Saul Halpern Orthopedic Educator of the Year Award. He is currently helping to develop a coaching curriculum for orthopedic surgery residents, and is an orthopedic resident mentor. In addition, Dr. Chan serves as a file reviewer for MD Admissions at the Stanford School of Medicine. He is an active committee member for the Postgraduate Education and Public Education Committees of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Dr. Chan has authored or co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles, reviews and chapters while also serving as a journal reviewer for both Foot and Ankle International (FAI) as well as the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). For his research in flatfoot reconstruction, he was awarded the Leonard J. Goldner Award from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS).
He graduated magna cum laude with honors during his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. He went on to medical school at Cornell University graduating with honors in research. During his time in medical school, he was awarded the Sidney and Viola Borkon Memorial Prize as the top student in his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Stanford and was chosen as the American Orthopaedic Association Evarts Resident Leader representative during his time in residency. Dr. Chan completed his subspecialty orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He has been trained and mentored by several former and future presidents of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society including Drs. David Thordarson, Scott Ellis and Glenn Pfeffer. -
Jonathan W. Cheah
Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated), Orthopaedic Surgery
BioOrthopaedic Surgeon: Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford University
Team Physician, NCAA Division 1, San Jose State University
Dr. Cheah completed residency training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He completed a residency in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care. During his residency training experience, he cultivated an interest in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He also developed a research interest in perioperative care, opioid management, and recovery after orthopaedic surgery and was recognized with residency training grants at UCSF and awards at the Western Orthopaedic Association and California Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Cheah pursued advanced fellowship training at Duke Sports Medicine for the comprehensive operative experience, high level of surgical case complexity, medical leadership education, and strong mentorship. This advanced training included procedures such as: cartilage surgery, knee realignment osteotomy, revision ACL, meniscus transplant, rotator cuff repairs with graft augmentation, open shoulder stabilization and bone grafting, hip arthroscopy, and revision shoulder arthroplasty. His research work with athletes was recognized with training grants from the Duke Piedmont Orthopedic Foundation.
He has served as Division I NCAA team physician for the Duke University Blue Devils Basketball, football, and baseball teams. He has also served as team physician for Lincoln high school that won the California State Championship CIF Division VI in 2018. He currently serves as team physician for San Jose State University for the soccer and basketball mens and womens teams. Outside of health care, Dr. Cheah’s interests include biking, hiking, triathlon, skiing/snowboarding, and traveling. -
Kuan-Lin Chen MD
Affiliate, Orthopaedic Surgery
Visiting Scholar, Orthopaedic SurgeryBioDr. Kuan Lin Chen is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthroplasty, as well as joint reconstruction following musculoskeletal tumor resection. Dr. Chen’s research focuses on optimizing the long-term survival of reconstructions, with a particular interest in the mechanical behavior and integration of bone grafts. With a background in biomedical engineering, he helped develop multiple patient-centric devices. He frequently lectures on strategic design thinking in medical technology. Committed to evidence-based innovation, Dr. Chen integrates surgical expertise with a rigorous evaluation process to ensure meaningful, patient-centered impact.
Clinical Focus
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology
Professional Education
Fellowship: Joint Reconstruction and MSK Oncology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital (2024)
Residency: Taipei Veterans General Hospital (2023)
Medical Education: MD, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (2016); Master of Translational Medicine, UC Berkeley/ UCSF (2018)
Publications
-Chen KL, Goodman SB. CORR Synthesis: What Is the Evidence for Joint-saving Procedures in ARCO Stage III Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head?. Clin Orthop Relat Res. October 30, 2025 doi:10.1097/CORR.0000000000003736
-Tian Y-H, Chen K-L, Wang P-H, Wu P-K, Chen C-F, Chen W-M. Patellofemoral arthroplasty in isolated Iwano grade IV patellofemoral osteoarthritis: 86% 10-year survival. J Exp Orthop. 2025;12:e70515. DOI:10.1002/jeo2.70515
-Tian YH, Kao KC, Chen KL, Wang PH, Chen CF, Chen WM. Distribution of early- versus late-stage ONFH in core decompression cases at a tertiary center: does presenting symptomatology affect conversion to total hip replacement?. J Orthop Surg Res. 2025;20(1):983.
-Chen KL, Chen CF, Wu PK, et al. Balancing Tumor Control and Cartilage Preservation for Patients with Giant Cell Tumor of Bone Around the Knee: A Clinical Report from a Single Institute. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2025;107(10):e50. doi:10.2106/JBJS.23.01478
-Chen KL, Yin CY, Huang HK, Huang YC, Wang JP. Enabling the design of surgical instruments for under-resourced patients through metal additive manufacturing: ulnar shortening osteotomy as an example. 3D Print Med. 2024 May 31;10(1):18. doi: 10.1186/s41205-024-00220-3. PMID: 38819766; PMCID: PMC11141050.
-Chen, KL, Chen, C. M., Chen, Y. C., Wang, J. Y., Chen, C. F., Wu, P. K., & Chen, W. M. (2023). Freezing nitrogen ethanol composite reduces periprosthetic infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus contaminated metal implants: An animal study. Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA, 86(2), 227–232.
-Chen, KL, Chen, CM., Wu, PK., Chen, WM. (2022). Biological Reconstruction of the Humeral Diaphysis: Irradiated Autograft. In: Özger, H., Sim, F.H., Puri, A., Eralp, L. (eds) Orthopedic Surgical Oncology For Bone Tumors . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73327-8_43
-Chen, KL, Chen, C. M., Chen, C. F., Cheng, Y. C., Lin, Y. K., Tsai, S. W., Chen, T. H., Wu, P. K., & Chen, W. M. (2021). Comparable outcomes of recycled autografts and allografts for reconstructions in patients with high-grade osteosarcoma. International orthopaedics, 45(11), 2973–2981.
-Chen, KL, Wang, S. J., Chuang, C., Huang, L. Y., Chiu, F. Y., Wang, F. D., Lin, Y. T., & Chen, W. M. (2020). Novel Design for Door Handle-A Potential Technology to Reduce Hand Contamination in the COVID-19 Pandemic. The American journal of medicine, 133(11), 1245–1246. -
Emilie Cheung, MD
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsPyrocarbon humeral head replacement
Clinical outcome after shoulder replacement
Clinical outcome after elbow replacement
Clinical outcomes following complex reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow,
Bone mineral density in the shoulder,
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Loretta Chou, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emerita
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsI am a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, subspecializing in Disorders of the Foot and Ankle. My clinic offers diagnosis and treatment of deformities and acute injuries of the foot and ankle.
My research interests include: rupture and tendinitis of the Achilles tendon, osteochondral defects of the talus, Total Ankle Arthroplasty, arthrodesis (fusion) of the foot and ankle, open fractures treated with operations, and anatomy of the foot and ankle. -
Raymond Chou, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Chou is a hand and upper extremity physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist. He is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Stanford University School of Medicine.
He provides expert care for patients who require non-operative treatment for musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions affecting the shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand. For each patient, he develops a personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care plan designed to achieve the best possible health and quality of life.
Among the conditions he manages are arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff disease, and tennis elbow. He excels at the use of ultrasound for diagnosis and evaluation. He also uses ultrasound to precisely guide treatments delivered with injections and nerve blocks.
Dr. Chou’s expertise includes electromyography (EMG) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). He has conducted research into the effects of electrical stimulation to improve upper extremity neurologic function in cervical spinal cord injury patients.
He has published the findings of his research in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord, and other journals. He has co-authored chapters in the textbooks Handbook of Clinical Neurology and Basics of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Dr. Chou has addressed his peers in presentations at meetings of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. Topics include compressive neuropathies from prolonged hospitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic, development of a virtual ultrasound curriculum for residents, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, and technology accessibility for stroke patients with limited upper extremity function.
He has earned honors from Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Northwestern University. He is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Association of Academic Physiatrists.
Dr. Chou volunteers his time and expertise to help the members of his community optimize their musculoskeletal health. -
Simon Chow
Senior Research Scientist, Orthopaedic Surgery
Current Role at StanfordLaboratory Manager, Goodman Lab.
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Constance Chu, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
BioDr. Constance R. Chu is Professor and Vice Chair Research, in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University. She is also Director of the Joint Preservation Center and Chief of Sports Medicine at the VA Palo Alto. Previously, she was the Albert Ferguson Endowed Chair and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a clinician-scientist who is both principal investigator of several projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and who has been recognized as a Castle-Connelly/US News and World Report “Top Doctor” in Orthopedic Surgery as well as on Becker’s list of Top Knee Surgeons in the United States. Her clinical practice focuses on the knee: primarily restoration and reconstruction of the ACL, menisci and cartilage. She graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School.
As Director of the multi-disciplinary Joint Preservation Center structured to seamlessly integrate the latest advances in biologics, mechanics, and imaging with comprehensive patient centered musculoskeletal and orthopedic care, Dr. Chu aims to develop a new model for health care delivery, research and education with an emphasis on health promotion and prevention. Cornerstones of this program include teamwork and a focus on personalized medicine. A central goal is to transform the clinical approach to osteoarthritis from palliation to prevention. In addition to optimizing clinical operations, outstanding research is critical to developing more effective new treatments. Towards this end, Dr. Chu is leading innovative translational research from bench to bedside in three main areas: quantitative imaging and biomarker development for early diagnosis and staging of joint and cartilage injury and degeneration; cartilage tissue engineering and stem cell based cartilage repair; and molecular and biological therapies for joint restoration and joint rejuvenation. Her research efforts have led to more than 30 professional awards and honors to include a Kappa Delta Award, considered to be the highest research honor in Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Chu also regularly holds leadership and committee positions in major professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopedic Association (AOA). In her subspecialty of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, she is a past President of the Forum Sports Focus Group, a member of the Herodicus Society of leaders in Sports Medicine, and immediate past Chair of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Research Council. She is alumnus of the AOA American, British, Canadian (ABC) and the AOSSM Traveling Fellowships. -
Margaret Cooke, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
BioDr. Cooke is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has a strong clinical interest in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery for adult and pediatric patients. She is dual fellowship trained in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery and Pediatric & Congenital Hand Surgery.
As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Cooke’s goal is to alleviate pain and improve hand, wrist, and elbow function so that her patients can return to the activities they enjoy. Her primary clinical interests are nerve compression (carpal tunnel), nerve injuries (traumatic/lacerations), joint instability/arthritis (degenerative conditions of the hand wrist and elbow), sports/athletic injuries, fracture care, and pediatric & congenital conditions of the hand and upper extremity.
Dr. Cooke utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach in order to provide comprehensive care for each patient. She works closely with colleagues from oncology, radiology, physical therapy, and other specialties. Her team includes certified hand therapists, cast technicians, medical assistants, and patient care coordinators. Together, Dr. Cooke and her team are committed to providing the best possible care for patients.
She invites patient referrals as early as possible when an upper extremity problem is suspected. She ensures a trusting relationship with referring physicians (whether primary care providers or specialists) by staying in communication so they understand and are comfortable with her recommendations.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Cooke has enjoyed contributing to her field through research. Among Dr. Cooke’s clinical research interests is fracture healing, including gene expression following administration of medication to stimulate bone repair. She has authored articles on topics like infection prediction and pain management after surgical repair of fractures. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, Spine, and Transplantation. She also co-wrote the chapter “The History of Carpal Tunnel” for the textbook Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Related Median Neuropathies.
Dr. Cooke’s honors include a Howard Hughes Research Fellowship, an Outstanding Chief Resident Research Award, and recognition for authoring one of the top ten Foot & Ankle research papers at the 2016 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons conference.
In addition to her practice in the U.S., Dr. Cooke has traveled abroad as a physician volunteer to provide surgical services in underserved areas where there is no access to hand surgery specialists. In partnership with the surgeon-founded nonprofit organization Touching Hands, she has performed hand surgeries on adult and pediatric patients in Honduras. Dr. Cooke also has traveled with Shriners Hospital to treat children in Davao, Philippines.
