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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 62
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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA.
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About Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Dr. Chen graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Chen has experience treating conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chronic Endophthalmitis, Macular Hole, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Eye Cancer, Acute Endophthalmitis, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Endophthalmitis, Purulent Endophthalmitis and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Chen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Chen also speaks Chinese. Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Macular Hole
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Macular Hole
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Eye Cancer
Acute Endophthalmitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Floaters
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Visual Field Defects
Lazy Eye
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Vitreous Hemorrhage
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Diabetic Retinopathy
Tear Duct Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Glaucoma
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Vitreoretinal Surgery
Eyelid Disorders
Eye Infections
Vitreous Surgery
Farsightedness
Disorder of Choroid
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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Keratitis
Drusen
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Retinal Neovascularization
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Blepharitis
Retinoschisis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ocular Hypertension
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Accidental Eye Injuries
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blindness
Blurred Vision
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chemical Burn - Eyes
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Eye Diseases
Color Blindness
Congenital Glaucoma
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dilatation
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eye Strain
Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Dystrophy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Nerve Disorder
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Poor Color Vision
Presbyopia
Refractive Error
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Exams
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Physical Examination
Retinal Testing
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Sanford Chen, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  2. 2 Office
    31451 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 101, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  3. 3 Office
    24022 Calle de la Plata Ste 475, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  4. 4 Office
    320 Superior Ave Ste 160, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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Meet Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Languages Spoken
Chinese
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Chen's Practice

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

Dr. Chen frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Chronic Endophthalmitis, Macular Hole, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Eye Cancer, Acute Endophthalmitis, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Endophthalmitis, Purulent Endophthalmitis and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Children's Hospital of Orange County.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Sanford Chen, MD Practices

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA

  • Children's Hospital of Orange County

    1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA

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