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Dr. Paul Chen, MD

Dr. Paul Chen, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Paul Chen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1996. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

1905 Calle Barcelona Ste 208 Carlsbad, CA 92009

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

3.7

37 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Janet selderd – Aug 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Ray Herman – Oct 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Toni Watson – Feb 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ana Carder in CARDIFF, CA – Aug 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kasie Hepp in Oceanside, CA – Mar 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Encinitas, CA – Mar 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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David Connelly in Carmel Valley – Mar 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Beverly Cole in San Diego, CA – Mar 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nancy Reilly in Vista, CA – Apr 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Paul H. Chen is a Board Certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care with expertise in cataracts, glaucoma, eyelid enhancements, and laser vision correction. Dr. Chen is proficient in the latest medical and surgical techniques....read more

biography

Dr. Chen has worked with experts in laser vision correction at Stanford University and UCSF Medical Center.
  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

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  • Ucsf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Saint Mary's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1996
  • Princeton University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Chinese

  • Mandarin

  • Spanish

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Practice

North County Laser Eye Associates APC1905 Calle Barcelona Ste 208 Carlsbad, CA 92009
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