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Practice Overview

Caroline Chen, MD, was raised in Arkansas. She earned her undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Finance from the University of Arkansas and completed her medical training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Chen went on to the Medical University of South Carolina for her orthopaedic surgery residency before completing a Foot and Ankle Fellowship at Twin Cities Orthopedics.

Her clinical interests include ankle arthritis, ankle replacement, complex foot deformity and reconstruction, bunion surgeries, sports injuries, and foot and ankle trauma. Dr. Chen values the importance of shared decision-making to address patients’ concerns.

Outside of work, she enjoys international travel, biking, running, and rock climbing.

Clinical Interest

Fracture Care, including trauma involving the leg, foot, or ankle

Pediatric Care, including foot and ankle trauma, sprains, and sports injuries

Sports Medicine, including Achilles tendon injuries, ankle instability, and ligament reconstruction

Foot Care, including bunion correction, hammertoe correction, foot arthritis, flatfoot, deformity correction, and plantar fasciitis

Ankle Care, including ankle arthritis, ankle replacement, ankle fusions, ankle ligament reconstruction for instability, ankle arthroscopy, and deformity correction

Education

Certification
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship, Twin Cities Orthopedics

Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
High Pointe Surgery Center
Woodwinds Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Foot and Ankle Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society

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