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Dr. Howard Chen, MD

Dr. Howard Chen, MD

Retina & Vitreous Surgeon
3395 S Bascom Ave, Ste 140, Campbell, CA
Dr. Chen received his Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, his Graduate degree from Cornell University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Ophthalmology residency training at Yale University where he also served as Chief Resident. Further subspecialty training in diseases and surgery of the vitreous, retina and macula was completed in a 2 year Fellowship program at the Shiley Eye Institute, U.C. San Diego. Dr. Chen has been treating patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments and a variety of other disorders of the macula and retina, at the Retinal Diagnostic Center since 1999. He has attending privileges and performs surgery at all the major hospitals in the South Bay Area, Santa Cruz Area and the Peninsula. Dr. Chen is Board Certified in Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, California Association of Ophthalmology, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz County Medical Associations,and the Association for Research in Visual Sciences and Ophthalmology (ARVO). He is a past Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Community Hospital of Los Gatos, now El Camino Hospital of Los Gatos, and he is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California. He has authored many publications in medical journals on scientific and clinical ophthalmic diseases.

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.00

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

3.67

About Dr. Howard Chen

Dr. Chen received his Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, his Graduate degree from Cornell University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed his Ophthalmology residency training at Yale University where he also served as Chief Resident. Further subspecialty training in diseases and surgery of the vitreous, retina and macula was completed in a 2 year Fellowship program at the Shiley Eye Institute, U.C. San Diego. Dr. Chen has been treating patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments and a variety of other disorders of the macula and retina, at the Retinal Diagnostic Center since 1999. He has attending privileges and performs surgery at all the major hospitals in the South Bay Area, Santa Cruz Area and the Peninsula. Dr. Chen is Board Certified in Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, California Medical Association, California Association of Ophthalmology, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz County Medical Associations,and the Association for Research in Visual Sciences and Ophthalmology (ARVO). He is a past Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Community Hospital of Los Gatos, now El Camino Hospital of Los Gatos, and he is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California. He has authored many publications in medical journals on scientific and clinical ophthalmic diseases.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Age-related macular degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Cataract
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Retinal detachment
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Age-related macular degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Cataract
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Office location

Retinal Diagnostic Center
3395 S Bascom Ave, Ste 140, Campbell, CA 95008
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Shiley Eye Institute, Fellowship in Vitreous, Retina and Macula Surgery
  • Yale University (Residency)
  • Princeton University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • California Medical Association

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1699763748

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
3.67
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Doctor: Impersonal and rude. Always late (by 1-1.75 hrs) and rush the visits. Doesn’t like spending time with his patient. Regret having him as my doctor. Medical staff: Very nice. Very competent and excellent in what they do. Won’t provide test results without doctor’s consents. Office staff: Good
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Dr. Howard Chen's office is located at 3395 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.

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Dr. Howard Chen is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

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What languages does Dr. Howard Chen speak?

Dr. Howard Chen speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Howard Chen in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Howard Chen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 3.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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