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Constance R. Chu is a Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Stanford University. She serves as the Director of the Joint Preservation Center and the Chief of Sports Medicine at the VA Palo Alto. Chu graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. A leading clinician-scientist, her research focuses on knee restoration, particularly for ACL injuries and cartilage repair. She has received over 30 professional awards, including the Kappa Delta Award, which is one of the highest honors in orthopedic surgery. Chu is also recognized in the Castle-Connelly/US News World Report as a “Top Doctor” and features in Becker’s list of top knee surgeons in the U.S. Her clinical interests lie primarily in sports medicine and arthroscopy, with a focus on personalized medicine and preventative healthcare. Her extensive experience includes leading innovative translational research in quantitative imaging, molecular therapies, and cartilage engineering. Dr. Chu holds leadership roles in several prestigious organizations, including the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. She is involved in various fellowship programs and actively contributes to developing new health care delivery models emphasizing team-based care and patient-centered approaches.
Stanford University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery • Stanford, CA
Vice Chair of Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Director of the Joint Preservation Center.
VA Palo Alto • Palo Alto, CA
Leading clinical and research efforts in Sports Medicine.
University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA
Led research and clinical practice in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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