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Dr. Melvin Chen, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 82
Dr. Melvin Chen, MD
Dr. Melvin Chen, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Sarasota, FL.
Dr. Melvin Chen, MD

Dr. Melvin Chen, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 82
Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Melvin Chen, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Sarasota, FL.
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About Dr. Melvin Chen, MD

Dr. Chen graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Melvin Chen, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Sarasota, FL and has 52 years experience. Dr. Chen currently practices at Sarasota Retina Institute P A and is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Visual Field Defects
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Dislocation of Lens
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Eyelid Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinoschisis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Eyelid Surgery
Strabismus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Drusen
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Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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Meet Dr. Melvin Chen, MD

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Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Chen's Practice

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Dr. Melvin Chen, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education
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
  • Duke University Hospital
    1976
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    1978
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Devers Eye Clin/Good Samari
    1979
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Melvin Chen, MD Practices

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

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