Overview
Howard Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Cruz, California.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.
Dr. Chen is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1663 Dominican Way, Ste 110A, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Howard H. Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard H. Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard H. Chen by calling their office at 831-476-5888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard H. 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. Howard H. 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. Howard H. Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Howard H. Chen is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Howard H. Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard H. Chen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Howard H. Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard H. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard H. Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-476-5888 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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- HyphemaDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CataractDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- GlaucomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- UveitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)