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Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Dr. Sanford Chen, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sanford Chen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Ana, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER in 1987. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 135 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (135 reviews)

Practice

1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140 Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-8432

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Chen specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

4.5

135 ratings
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
4%
4%

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About Me

care philosophy

We offer some of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge diagnostics, therapeutics, and clinical trials in Southern California to provide our patients with the benefits of the latest medical advances. Our five convenient locations are backed by...read more

biography

Sanford Chen, M.D. is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon who has been a partner at Orange County Retina since 1993.

Dr. Chen received his medical degree at the age of 23 from an accelerated Premedical–Medical program at...read more

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Harvard U-mass Eye & Ear Infirm

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • University Penn-scheie Eye Inst

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Michigan / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • Doctors of Excellence - Best of Orange County, January 06

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Locations

Practice

Office1200 N Tustin Ave Ste 140 Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Office31451 Rancho Viejo Rd Ste 101 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Orange County Retina Medical Group999 N Tustin Ave Ste 17 Santa Ana, CA 92705
3

Practice

Office320 Superior Ave Ste 160 Newport Beach, CA 92663
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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