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Dr. Candice Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Candice Chen, MD
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Dr. Candice Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Candice Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Candice Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.

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Dr. Candice Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Monica, CA and has 22 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2002 and completed a residency at Jules Stein Eye Insti/U Ca.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Mandarin and Spanish. Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
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Tear Duct Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Keratitis
Tear Duct Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Blepharitis
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Chalazion
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
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Tonic Pupil
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
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    Silver 70 PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1301 20th St Ste 105, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 828-2352
  2. 2 Ucla Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 825-5000
  3. 3 Candice S Chen PC
    1301 20th St Ste 250, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 828-7494

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Languages Spoken
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UCLA Wla Va Medical Center
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Insti/U Ca
    2006
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Candice Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Candice Chen, MD is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA