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Dr. Paul Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Paul Chen, MD
3.7 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Paul Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Carlsbad, CA.
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Dr. Paul Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Carlsbad, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Paul Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Carlsbad, CA.

About

Dr. Paul Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Carlsbad, CA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996 and completed a residency at Ucsf Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Eye Pain 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 36 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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  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
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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 36 Reviews
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Feb 05, 2021
Hes very good his nice calm demeanor helps and he did a great job on my left eye cataract surgery yesterday
Toni Watson — Feb 05, 2021
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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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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Saint Mary's Medical Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ucsf Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
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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: Glaucoma, Eye Pain and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA