SanfordChenMD
Ophthalmology • North Tustin, CARetinal Disease
Partner, Orange County Retina Medical Group
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Office
999 N. Tustin Ave
Ste 17
North Tustin, CA 92705Phone+1 714-972-8432Fax+1 714-972-4715- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Sanford Chen, M.D. is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon who has been a partner at Orange County Retina since 1993.
Dr. Chen, a member of MENSA, received his medical degree at the age of 23 from an accelerated Premedical–Medical program at the University of Michigan. This was followed with an internship in internal medicine at Yale. Dr. Chen’s ophthalmology residency was completed at the Scheie Eye Institute – University of Pennsylvania. While performing his retina fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye Infirmary – Harvard Medical School, he was also granted an academic research fellowship at the Eye Research Institute.
Dr. Chen is a nationally and internationally recognized retina specialist who is actively involved in clinical research. He has participated as principal investigator in over 130 multicenter trials. Complimenting his research endeavors, Dr. Chen serves on numerous scientific advisory boards and is a frequent invited speaker at national and international conferences. He is also a consultant to many biotech, surgical, and pharmaceutical companies involved in the development of new treatments, surgical techniques, and instrumentation. He has particular expertise in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, and surgical management of macular pathology.
Dr. Chen is also a contributor to medical literature having authored abstracts, original papers, and book chapters. He serves as a scientific editorial reviewer for Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, and British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Chen has been widely recognized by his professional colleagues and peers, by being listed in “Physicians of Excellence,” “Best Doctors,” and “Who’s Who lists” on an annual basis. He has been featured on national syndicated television shows such as “The Doctors” and "Hallmark Home Channel." He also serves as a team retinal surgeon to the Anaheim Ducks (National Hockey League).
Education & Training
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1991 - 1993
Scheie Eye Institute - Univ of Pennsylvania1988 - 1991
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
MA State Medical License 1991 - 1999
PA State Medical License 1990 - 1991- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
- Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
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Clinical Trials
- The Standard Care vs. COrticosteroid for REtinal Vein Occlusion (SCORE) Study Start of enrollment: 2004 Oct 01
- Efficacy and Safety Study of iSONEP With & Without Lucentis/Avastin/Eylea to Treat Wet AMD Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
- Safety and Efficacy Study of Iontophoretic Dexamethasone Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution to Treat Non-Infectious Anterior Segment Uveitis Start of enrollment: 2011 Dec 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Long-term Follow-up of a Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial of a Stem Cell-Derived Bioengineered Retinal Pigment Epithelium Implant for Geographic Atrophy.Humayun, M., Clegg, D., Dayan, M., Kashani, A., Rahhal, F., Avery, R., Salehi-Had, H., Chen, S., Chan, C., Palejwala, N., Ingram, A., Mitra, D., Pennington, B., Hinman...> ;Ophthalmology. 2023 Dec 30
- 2 citationsRanibizumab reimbursement and treatment patterns for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in Taiwan - Results from the 12-month, observational RENOWNED study.San-Ni Chen, Chi-Chun Lai, Jia-Kang Wang, Hin-Yeung Choi, Chien-Neng Kuo, Ching-Yao Tsai, Hsing-I Wang, Chung-May Yang> ;Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi. 2022 Oct 1
- 5 citationsStep-wise diagnostic approach for patients with uveitis - Experts consensus in Taiwan.De-Kuang Hwang, Jia-Horung Hung, Yo-Chen Chang, Ching-Long Chen, San-Ni Chen, Cheng-Kuo Cheng, Yih-Shiou Hwang, Hsi-Kung Kuo, An-Fei Li, Chun-Ju Lin, Chang-Hao Yang, S...> ;Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection = Wei Mian Yu Gan Ran Za Zhi. 2022 Aug 1
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Professional Memberships
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- Member
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
Hospital Affiliations
Children’s Health Orange County (CHOC)Orange, California- Orange County Global Medical Center, Inc.Santa Ana, California
Providence St. Joseph Hospital OrangeOrange, California
Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport Beach, California
Saddleback Medical CenterLaguna Hills, California
Providence St. Jude Medical CenterFullerton, California- CHOC Children's at Mission HospitalMission Viejo, California
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