Dr. Janet Chen M.D,
Ophthalmologist
921 Oak Park Blvd Suite 201b Pismo Beach CA, 93449About
Dr. Janet Chen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pismo Beach, CA. Dr. Chen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chen can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chen can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1989
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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