Dr. Shaun E Chandran

Dr. Shaun E. Chandran, MD

Dr. Shaun E. Chandran, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon based in Torrance, California, specializing in joint reconstruction, robotic-assisted joint replacement, sports medicine, and general orthopaedics. With advanced training at some of the nation's most prestigious medical institutions, Dr. Chandran brings exceptional expertise and compassionate, conservative care to his patients at Chandran Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Chandran earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University before completing his medical degree at New York Medical College. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Stanford University, followed by a highly specialized hip and knee replacement fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital — one of the top orthopaedic programs in the country.

Dr. Chandran is highly skilled in robotic-assisted total knee and total hip arthroplasty, utilizing the latest robotic surgical technology to deliver precise, personalized joint replacements with improved accuracy and faster recovery times. In addition to joint reconstruction, he performs a comprehensive range of sports medicine procedures, including arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and knee arthroscopic surgery, helping athletes and active patients return to the activities they love.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Chandran serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he contributes to the education and training of the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.

Dr. Chandran is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds active licensure in California (License No. A97423). He is a proud member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and several other distinguished professional organizations.

He is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance and Torrance Memorial Medical Center, allowing him to provide seamless, high-quality care across leading South Bay area facilities.

Education & Training

• Undergraduate: Cornell University
• Medical School: New York Medical College
• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
• Fellowship: Hip & Knee Replacement, Massachusetts General Hospital

Specialties & Expertise

• Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty
• Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty
• Hip and Knee Reconstruction / Joint Replacement
• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
• Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
• Sports Medicine Procedures
• General Orthopaedics
• Conservative Orthopaedic Care

Certifications & Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Professional Memberships: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
• Hospital Affiliations: Little Company of Mary Hospital Torrance; Torrance Memorial Medical Center
• Academic Appointment: Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA