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Fred Y. Chien, M.D.

Fred Chien, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He graduated with departmental honors in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Dr. Chien completed his medical school studies at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York city and his internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Following his internship, he completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University and served as Chief Resident. Dr. Chien then completed a fellowship in Medical Retina at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. 

He specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of retina diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, wet and dry macular degeneration, venous occlusions of the retina, retinopathy due to medications such as hydroxychloroquine, and other retina disorders. 

Dr. Chien is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published articles in Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, Archives of Ophthalmology, Retina, and Jama Ophthalmology.

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"Great doctors. First visit with Dr Levine and I thought he was excellent in explaining the exam process, occurrences I should be concerned about and call immediately and future things we will monitor. Very good equipment to take pictures of my retinas and all the staff was excellent.""

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"Everyone I encountered was pleasant, efficient and knowledgeable. I feel all are doing their best to successfully treat my AMD.""

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"The staff at Retina Care Specialists are professional, friendly and skilled in their various positions. Dr. Adrian Lavina is an excellent Optometrist who cares about his patients. He takes the time to explain and reassure his patients about all of the aspects of the procedures that they are about to undergo. A true caring professional.""

- Dave

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