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Dr. Paul Chin, MD

Orthopaedic sports medicine physician, The Woodlands, TX

Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Dr. Chin is an orthopaedic sports medicine physician at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

6767 Lake Woodlands Dr, Ste F, The Woodlands, TX 77382
At a glance
Credentials
MD, PhD, FAAOS, FAANA
Focus
Arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, hip and knee
Knee replacement
Robotic-assisted with MAKO

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About Dr. Chin

At Colorado State University in Pueblo, he studied biology as a Presidential Scholar and NCAA Academic All-American. He completed a PhD in molecular and cell biology at the University of Texas at Dallas. His published research there led to several awards and a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

He went to medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, then did his orthopedic surgery residency there and at Parkland Memorial Hospital. After residency, he was selected for the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. During the fellowship, he treated athletes from the San Diego Padres and San Diego State University athletic teams, along with other local college and high school athletes.

His focus areas are arthroscopic surgery on the shoulder, hip and knee, complex shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine. He uses MAKO technology for robotic-assisted knee replacements, both partial and total. He values patient-centered care and wants patients to have the information they need for informed decisions.

Membership and fees

The practice offers self-pay packages for patients without insurance and for self-insured employers.

Services

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery Arthroscopic hip surgery Arthroscopic knee surgery Complex shoulder reconstruction Sports medicine Robotic knee replacement
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD, PhD
College
Colorado State University in Pueblo (bachelor's degree in Biology)
Medical school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
Graduate school
University of Texas at Dallas (PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology)
Residency
Orthopedic surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas
Fellowship
San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship
Professional memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Fellow, Arthroscopy Association of North America
License
Texas
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Texas Medical Board
NPI
1215196092

Location

6767 Lake Woodlands Dr, Ste F, The Woodlands, TX 77382
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Recognition and research

Publications

Author of "Moving from Bedside to Bench, Increased Critical Shoulder Angle Impairs Tendon-to-Bone Healing in Rotator Cuff Repair in Rats: Commentary on an article by Yi Long, MD, et al.", The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume, 2026

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Questions patients ask

Where did Dr. Chin train?

He completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He did his orthopedic surgery residency there and at Parkland Memorial Hospital, and was selected for the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Where is Dr. Chin's office?

Dr. Chin works at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Chin do robotic knee replacements?

Yes, he performs robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacements with MAKO technology.

What does Dr. Chin focus on?

His focus areas are arthroscopic surgery on the shoulder, hip and knee, complex shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine.

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