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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Sanford Chen, MD
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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA.
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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA.

About

Dr. Chen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 1987 and completed a residency at University Penn-Scheie Eye Inst.Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Acute Endophthalmitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 135 times. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Chinese. Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Macular Hole
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accidental Eye Injuries
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Blindness
Blurred Vision
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chemical Burn - Eyes
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Eye Diseases
Color Blindness
Congenital Glaucoma
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dilatation
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eye Strain
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Dystrophy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Nerve Disorder
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Poor Color Vision
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Refractive Error
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Exams
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Physical Examination
Retinal Testing
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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    Cigna PPO
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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 972-8432
  2. 2 Office
    24022 Calle de la Plata Ste 475, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 581-3618
  3. 3 Orange County Retina Medical Group
    999 N Tustin Ave Ste 17, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 972-8432
  4. 4 Office
    31451 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 101, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 496-0611
  5. 5 Office
    320 Superior Ave Ste 160, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 646-3242

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4.5
Based on 135 Reviews
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4 Stars (18)
3 Stars (9)
2 Stars (5)
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Penn-Scheie Eye Inst
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard U-Mass Eye & Ear Infirm
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sanford Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Acute Endophthalmitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA