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Dr. Eric Chen, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Eric Chen, MD
4.5 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Eric Chen, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Eric Chen, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 47
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Eric Chen, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Eric Chen, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Houston, TX and has 23 years experience. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chen received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their 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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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Retinoschisis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Macular Hole
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Degeneration
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Laser Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    17350 St Lukes Way Ste 120, Conroe, TX 77384
  3. 3 Retina Consultants of Houston Pllc
    4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
  4. 4 Retina Consultants of Houston Pllc
    400 Bypass Ln Ste 105, Livingston, TX 77351
  5. 5 Brenham Office
    2620 Highway 36 S, Brenham, TX 77833
  6. 6 Chinatown Office
    9600 Bellaire Blvd Ste 211, Houston, TX 77036
  7. 7 Cypress Office
    21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 630, Cypress, TX 77429
  8. 8 Katy Office (in the La Centerra shopping center)
    23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd Ste G205BLDG Bldg Gh, Katy, TX 77494
  9. 9 Sugar Land Office
    16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 305, Sugar Land, TX 77479
  10. 10 Nacogdoches Office (inside Lehman Eye Center)
    5300 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965
  11. 11 Wharton Office
    2100 Regional Medical Dr, Wharton, TX 77488
  12. 12 Retina Consultants of Texas
    11460 Space Center Blvd Ste 2, Houston, TX 77059
  13. 13 Retina Consultants of Texas
    800 Peakwood Dr Ste 1C, Houston, TX 77090
  14. 14 Retina Consultants of Texas
    10907 Memorial Hermann Dr Ste 450, Pearland, TX 77584
  15. 15 Retina Consultants of Texas
    2906 Brentwood Dr Ste 300STE 300, Lufkin, TX 75901
  16. 16 Retina Consultants of Texas
    4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
  17. 17 Retina Consultants of Texas
    6921 Brisbane Ct Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479

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4.5
Based on 16 Reviews
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Aug 29, 2019
Dr. Chen is very cautious and precise in his work has been my experience as a patient.
Robert Arceneaux — Aug 29, 2019
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Founded in 1988, RCH has decades of collective experience in the management of diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Our commitment to our patients, their families, and the doctors who refer to our practice is to provide world-class expertise in the medical and surgical care of patients with retinal diseases in convenient office locations throughout Southeast Texas, while advancing science through cutting-edge research.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Eric Chen, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Houston, TX and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2001. He specializes in Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery, Ophthalmology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Chinese
Mandarin
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Brackenridge Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Chen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chen's profile.

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Chen, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX