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Paul Chin, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, The Woodlands, TX, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center

PaulCarlChinMDPhD, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgery The Woodlands, TX

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Preservation of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee

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Summary

  • Dr. Chin is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive joint preservation surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee, complex shoulder reconstruction and replacements, and sports medicine. As a member of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA), Dr. Chin is world renown for his excellence in hip arthroscopic surgery and minimally invasive hip preservation.

    He has extensive experience in cartilage restoration procedures and joint replacements for arthritis including robotic-assisted partial knee, total knee, and total hip replacements. Dr. Chin's research in shoulder replacements has been published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Reviews, and has been presented at the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Society meeting.

    Dr. Chin is passionate about providing excellent, patient-centered care, and he seeks to provide patients with the information necessary to make informed decisions. Patients appreciate his friendly, open, and individualized approach.

Education & Training

  • Nashville General Hospital
    Nashville General HospitalFellowship, Hip Arthroscopy and Preservation With Thomas Byrd, 2014 - 2014
  • San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
    San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Superdoctors - Texas Rising Stars Superdoctors, 2017-2018
  • Jeff Tamborlane Award for Outstanding Contributions as a Sports Fellow San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship, 2014
  • G. Truett James Award - Excellence in Teaching UT Southwestern Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Department, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hip arthroscopy: a report on a cohort of orthopaedic surgeons  
    J. W. Thomas Byrd, Kay S. Jones and Paul C. Chin, Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery, 2/26/2016
  • Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures  
    George, M., Khazzam, M., Chin, P., Dumont, G., Russell, R, JBJS Reviews, 10/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Prediction of Pulmonary Embolism in Trauma Patients. A Risk Assessment Model Based Upon 38,000 Patients
    Black SR, Howard JT, Chin PC, Starr AJ, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 3/2015
  • Prediction of Pulmonary Embolism in Trauma Patients. A Risk Assessment Model Based Upon 38,000 Patients
    Black SR, Howard JT, Chin PC, Starr AJ, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, Tampa, Florida, 10/15/2014

Lectures

  • What is Kobe Getting? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cells in Orthopaedics 
    Univ of California San Diego Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds - 12/2013

Authored Content

  • Hip Arthroscopy OverviewMarch 2017
  • Biologic Therapies for Orthopaedic InjuriesApril 2016

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Paul Chin: 1st Texas Surgeon to Offer New Shoulder Replacement Procedure — 3 Things to Know
    Dr. Paul Chin: 1st Texas Surgeon to Offer New Shoulder Replacement Procedure — 3 Things to KnowJune 26th, 2018
  • Hip Arthroscopy Overview: Hip Pain Has Met Its Match
    Hip Arthroscopy Overview: Hip Pain Has Met Its MatchMarch 20th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations