
Meet our sports and spine doctors: Eric Chen, MD, MS

What inspired you to specialize in sports and spine medicine?

Growing up, I encountered many inspiring sports medicine providers that led me to pursue the profession.
Why did you choose to join UW Medicine?
I trained here as a resident and loved working with our faculty so much I wanted to join them.
What is your favorite part of working with patients in this field?
Finding out the root cause of a patient's pain or disability and helping them address them in a comprehensive way.
What's one easy tip for spine/joint health you wish everyone would follow?
Move every day!
When you are not in the clinic, what do you enjoy doing?
Spending time with my family.
