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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Ophthalmology*

4.5 (135)

Santa Ana, CA

Accepting new patients

37 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Santa Ana, CA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Chen, completed a residency at University Penn-Scheie Eye Inst. Patients rated Dr. Chen an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Chen works at Practice in Santa Ana, CA with other offices in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Newport Beach, CA and Laguna Hills, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Chen's Office Locations

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1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Directions (714) 972-8432
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31451 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 101, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Directions (949) 496-0611
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320 Superior Ave Ste 160, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Directions (949) 646-3242
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24022 Calle de la Plata Ste 475, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Directions (949) 581-3618

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Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience

37 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Chinese

NPI Number

1427051994

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Harvard U-Mass Eye & Ear Infirm

Residency

University Penn-Scheie Eye Inst

Internship

Yale School of Medicine

Medical Education

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Sanford Chen, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Sanford Chen, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Chen accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Sanford Chen, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Chen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Sanford Chen, MD work with?

Dr. Chen works at Practice in Santa Ana, CA with other offices in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Newport Beach, CA and Laguna Hills, CA. View the full addresses on Dr. Chen’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Sanford Chen, MD treats?

Dr. Chen has seen patients for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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Dr. Chen speaks Chinese.

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135 patients have reviewed Dr. Chen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chen.

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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Overview of Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Dr. Chen's Office Locations

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