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Paul Chen, MD, Ophthalmology, Carlsbad, CA, Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas

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Ophthalmology Carlsbad, CA

North County Laser Eye Associates

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Summary

  • Dr. Paul Chen is an ophthalmologist in Carlsbad, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin). He is experienced in cataracts, laser in situ keratomileusis, cataract surgery, regenerative medicine, and wound management.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2000
  • St. Mary's Medical Center
    St. Mary's Medical Center1996 - 1997
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityBA, Molecular Biology, 1992 - 1996
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1996
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityB. A., Molecular Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1976 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2012-2013
  • Hogan-Garcia Award for Resident Basic Science Project 1999
  • Senior Thesis Prize for contributions to scientific research E. R. Squibb & Sons, 1992
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The Adenovirus L3-23kD Proteinase Cleaves the Amino-Terminal Head Domain from K18 and Disrupts the Cytokeratin Network of HeLa Cells  
    Chen, Paul H., Ornelles, David A., and Shenk, Thomas, Journal of Virology, 1/1/1993

Abstracts/Posters

  • Cytokeratin Alterations in HSV-Infected Rabbit Corneal Epithelial Cells
    Chen, Paul H., Zhu, Qi, and Pavan-Langston, Deborah, Nineteenth Biennial Cornea Research Conference, Boston, MA, 1/5./1995

Lectures

  • Cell Culture Model for HSV Endotheliitis at the Proctor Foundation and UCSF 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/1999

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations