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Dr. Melvin Chen, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
Age 80
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Melvin Chen, MD
Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
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Sarasota Retina Institute P A3400 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 200, Sarasota, FL 34239
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Patient Reviews
Feb 15, 2019
While visiting Florida, I was diagnosed with a detached retina, with immediate need of a retina surgeon. Dr Chen accepted me for an immediate check up and scheduled surgery the same day. The laser surgery went very well. Three weeks later I was cleared to fly. Dr Chen actually suggested that he would see me once more the day before my flight to Jamaica, just to make sure I was ok! During my stay, I visited his clinic at least 6 times. The entire staff was wonderful. Dr Chen was excellent. Wow!
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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Howard University College of Medicine
1974
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Internship
Internship
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Duke University Hospital
1976
Residency
Residency Hospital
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Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
1978
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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Devers Eye Clin/Good Samari
1979
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Dr. Chen's office is located at 3400 Bee Ridge Rd Ste 200 Sarasota, FL 34239.
Dr. Chen frequently sees patients for
Dr. Chen has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 6 times.
Dr. Chen is board certified in
Dr. Chen has been practicing as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist for 50 years.
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