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Dr. Clement Chan, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Clement Chan, MD
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Dr. Clement Chan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Clement Chan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.

About

Dr. Chan graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Clement Chan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Chan currently practices at Desert Retina Consultants and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center. Dr. Chan has experience treating conditions like Ocular Hypertension, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Macular or Retinal Edema and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Chan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chan also speaks Cantonese and Chinese. Dr. Chan is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ocular Hypertension
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ocular Hypertension
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular Hole
Floaters
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Neovascularization
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Progressive High Myopia
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Corneal Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Glaucoma
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Serous Detachment Retina
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Surgery
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Cataract
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Nearsightedness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Senile Cataracts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Eyelid Disorders
Chalazion
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Stye
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Posterior Uveitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Tandem PPO
    Access Plus Savenet
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Marketplace CA
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Southern CA Value HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue Advantage - CA HMO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
    Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage HMO
    High Performance Network HPN
    Pathway HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • SmartCare Network Small Group HMO
    CA SmartCare HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group
    SmartCare Network Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    AWH Southern California Elect Choice
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH Southern California HMO
    AWH Southern California Managed Choice POS
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Basic HMO
    Open Choice PPO
  • BlueCard PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southern California Desert Retina Consultants
    36949 Cook St Ste 101, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    340 S Farrell Dr Ste A105, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Office
    6216 Brockton Ave Ste 214, Riverside, CA 92506
    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
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Dec 28, 2025
I think what stands out to me the most is the care. And a great staff that are always so smart and so in tuned with keeping the whole office going.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Clement Chan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chan's profile.

Dr. Chan frequently treats the following conditions: Ocular Hypertension, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Macular or Retinal Edema and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Clement Chan, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Desert Regional Medical Center and Eisenhower Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Clement Chan, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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
  • White Memorial Medical Center
    1981
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    1984
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1985
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Desert Regional Medical Center

    1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA

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