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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

4.9 out of 5 · 661 reviews

Orthopaedics • Palo Alto, CA

About

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, CA diagnoses, manages, and treats musculoskeletal injuries and disorders using advanced technology and both nonsurgical and surgical approaches. The clinic offers immediate care through an Acute Injury Program in Redwood City with appointments within 48 business hours, and nonurgent appointments at multiple Bay Area locations. Specialty programs include arthritis and joint replacement, foot and ankle, hand and upper limb, shoulder and elbow, spine, and trauma care.

Clinic Type

Orthopaedics

Address

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Phone

650-498-3333

Email

ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Services Offered

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Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the hours for scheduling an orthopaedic appointment?

The page notes availability for appointments within 48 business hours through the Acute Injury Program in Redwood City, and general hours Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for the team.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Vitals: 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)
  • Healthgrades: 4.7 out of 5 stars (14 ratings)
  • Sutter Health: 4.9 out of 5 stars (642 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Knowledgeable and professional medical staff
  • Compassionate bedside manner
  • Effective surgical outcomes and long-term recovery success
  • Clear communication and patient guidance

Common complaints

  • Some patients reported confusion regarding navigating multiple buildings at the same medical complex.

"Dr Frank Chen is very knowledgeable and friendly. I am fully satisfied with him. ... his nurse practitioner is also very nice and knowledgeable."

— LocalityBiz review for Palo Alto Medical Foundation Sports Medicine

"He not only runs but was on the basketball team, works on trucks and can do anything he wants."

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Lawrence Rinsky

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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