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Dr. Paul Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Paul Chen, MD
3.7 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Paul Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Carlsbad, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Paul Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, CA.

About

Dr. Chen graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996 and completed a residency at Ucsf Medical Center.Dr. Paul Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Eye Pain, Glaucoma and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Chinese, Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 North County Laser Eye Associates APC
    1905 Calle Barcelona Ste 208, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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3.7
Based on 37 Reviews
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Aug 02, 2024
I highly recommend Dr Chen . Very knowledgeable, caring and patient. His office staff is excellent as well !
Janet selderd — Aug 02, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Saint Mary's Medical Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucsf Medical Center
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Pain, Glaucoma and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Chen, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Paul Chen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA