Dr. Christine Chen, OD, Bronx, NY | Optometrist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Christine Chen

Experienced in seeing patients of all ages, Dr. Christine Chen specializes in pediatrics and children with special needs. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston College of Optometry, earning several accolades including The COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy, two Letters of Clinical Excellence, and a Certificate of Commendation for the highest boards score in her class of 107. She completed her internship at San Diego’s Balboa Naval Hospital and at a renowned private practice in Houston, TX where she gained valuable experience in pediatrics and vision therapy. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Woodhull Hospital and SUNY College of Optometry, where she has stayed on as Assistant Clinical Professor since 2013. She has been involved in research with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group and has given professional lectures on pediatric eye care. Since 2013, Dr Chen has been practicing medical optometry in Queens New York. She was awarded one of Newsweek's America's Best Eye Doctors in 2023. In her spare time, Dr. Chen loves to cook, eat, and travel with her husband and kids.

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Popular visit reasons

Cataract Consultation

Computer Vision Syndrome

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Routine Eye Exam

Cataract Consultation

Computer Vision Syndrome

Contact Lenses

Eye Infection

Office location

Insight Eye Associates Riverdale

3539 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463

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Education and background

Practice names

Insight Eye Associates Riverdale

Education and training

University of Houston College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Residency in Pediatrics

Awards and publications

The COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1073953055

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Dr. Chen is amazing. Direct, quick, and thorough.

November 24, 2025Initials hidden

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What practice does Dr. Christine Chen work with?

Dr. Christine Chen works with Insight Eye Associates Riverdale.

Where is Dr. Christine Chen's office located?

Dr. Christine Chen's office is located at 3539 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10463.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Christine Chen?

Dr. Christine Chen frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Christine Chen on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Christine Chen speak?

Dr. Christine Chen speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Christine Chen in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Christine Chen. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.