
Overview
Dr. Carolyn Chen grew up in Houston, where she attended Bellaire High School. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Stanford University and her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in Santa Clara, Calif., and an ophthalmology residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. She also completed a surgical fellowship in vitreoretinal disease at Tufts Medical Center’s New England Eye Center and the Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Chen is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Texas Medical Association, the Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Specialists. She has published articles in medical journals and presented research at national meetings on various topics, including the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Chen is married to an ophthalmologist. Away from her practice, she enjoys traveling, cooking, reading and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
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Charles Wykoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 21 years. Dr. Wykoff is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Stephen Pflugfelder, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Stephen Pflugfelder specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-6100. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Pflugfelder is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dacryoadenitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Pflugfelder is currently accepting new patients.
Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Amy Schefler’s clinical interests include retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, benign and malignant eye tumors. In practice since 2004, she sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed both a residency and fellowship at the University of Miami (Florida)’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. She underwent additional training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The hallmark of Dr. Schefler’s practice philosophy is compassionate care grounded in scientific evidence. She offers cutting-edge knowledge and a high degree of availability for both routine appointments and emergencies. Her professional honors include the Society of Heed Fellows Fellow Award (2009), the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (2009), the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2008), Weill Medical College Honors in Research (2003), the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College (2003), the Dean's Research Award at Weill Medical College (2003) and the ARVO/National Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant (2002). A resident of Houston, Dr. Schefler is married and the mother of two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, tennis and traveling. Dr. Schefler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carolyn Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carolyn Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carolyn Chen by calling their office at 281-363-2155. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carolyn Chen a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carolyn Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carolyn Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Carolyn Chen is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Carolyn Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Carolyn Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-363-2155 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
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- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- CataractDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- ChalazionDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- BlepharitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- EpiscleritisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.


