Assistant Professor Aaron G. Chen serves in the Department of Surgery at Western University. His research explores social determinants of health and their impact on patient-reported outcomes following rotator cuff repair. He investigates healthcare disparities and the responsiveness of clinical indices in surgical and non-surgical treatment groups. His mission is to improve orthopedic care access and surgical efficacy through the study of environmental and institutional conditions. Dr. Chen contributes to surgical education and the supervision of clinical trainees within the shoulder and elbow specialty. He utilizes multivariate analysis to optimize recovery protocols for diverse patient populations.