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Dr. David Chen, MD

Dr. David Chen, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Chen, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Caldwell, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1998. He is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1129 Bloomfield Ave Ste 218 West Caldwell, NJ 07006

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Dr. Chen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chen

3.3
18 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Very professional and friendly
Dr. Chen performed a procedure to remove a concretion from my eyelid that had been bothering me for months. He was recommended to perform this 'in office' procedure; and was amazing. He explained each step of the process; and was extremely professional and friendly. He was informative and had no problems answering any questions.I'm actually very surprised to see any negative reviews about him as my experiences with him were 100 percent positive.Thank you, Dr. Chen.J. Evans
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Jon Evans – Nov 03, 2023
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Dr. David Chen is very unprofessional and arrogant . He brought a person with him to my exam room, without an introduction or explanation why this person is with him. He didn’t acknowledge me when he first entered the exam room, he walked in; sat down and continued to converse with this unknown person; explaining my situation. I had to interject on the conversation to let him know “ Hello, I am here”. After his condescending answers to all of my questions; he explained to me that he doesn’t know the outcome of my surgery. My inner thoughts were confirmed; Dr. Chen is not the surgeon for this procedure. An experience surgeon will know his outcomes. Bottom line due to Dr. David Chen bad attitude and arrogance, I decided to canceled my surgery. I called Hudson Valley eye surgeons to find another surgeon, but he is the only one. I was so disappointed because the staff and ophthalmologist that I saw were so friendly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2021
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Dr. Chen is amazing! I needed eye surgery and it went so smooth, Dr. Chen did a great job. He is down to earth and so easy to talk to.. Truly great experience!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Michele Bartoli – May 25, 2021
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Dr. Chen is unbelievably rude. I chose to go to Dr Chen because of his Harvard education but sadly his manner doesn’t match up with the education. He is extremely rude the whole session. He might be a knowledgeable experienced medical profession but the way he treats his client is not acceptable for me. I do not recommend anyone to go there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
9 others found this helpful
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Disappointed patient – Mar 03, 2021
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Dr. David Chen is absolutely wonderful!! We just visited him today. My Sister is 88 years old and He was so compassionate and understanding in caring for her. Very thorough and comforting, I can't say enough good words for him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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S Puccillo – Feb 14, 2020
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He is probably the rudest doctor I have ever met. He was belligerent, curt, annoyed with every simple question asked and seemed like he could care less about my condition. That being said, he did fix my problem, which no other doctor could do up to that point. Separately, the office was filthy, with so much dust piled up in the waiting room, that a child was drawing pictures in it with her finger.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Astonished patient – Sep 26, 2019
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Horrible! I wouldn't recommend Dr. Chen if your eyeballs were falling out. I've never met such a rude & nasty doctor & I've been working in the defense medical malpractice for 25+ years & have dealt with doctors both professionally and personally.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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May 03, 2019
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He is very knowledgeable, patient and carrying doctor, willing to spend as much time with patient as needed to answer all questions and concerns
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2019
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It seems Dr. Chen advised me on a procedure based on insurance. Briefly, one eye would likely be covered by insurance (Ptosis). I was surprised he did not mention doing the other eye (typical for Ptosis), and he said it might not qualify for insurance. I said that was fine, I wanted the procedure done with optimal results. He basically acknowledged it best to do both eyes, but didn't recommend the other eye because it might not qualify for insurance. But, shouldn't I be presented the options?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 09, 2018
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Dr Chen was rude, uncaring and unsympathetic. Dr Chen gave me no hope for or reassuring. Very cold, and heartless. I left appt in tears after he said he was leaving and could not spend any more time talking to me about my condition. I have never experienced a doctor like this in my entire life. Obviously I will never go back to see him. I just wanted to warn everyone out there! Do not go!! Dr Chen is also very rough when handling eyes..,
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
9 others found this helpful
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Bronx, NY – Aug 05, 2016
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Dr. Chen is extremely thorough and communicates very well to the patient
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Siegfried Hellring in Dumont, NJ – May 11, 2016
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Dr. David Chen, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Caldwell, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1998. He is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Atlantic Ophthalmology & Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery1129 Bloomfield Ave Ste 218 West Caldwell, NJ 07006
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Practice

Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons200 Westage Business Ctr Dr Ste 110 Fishkill, NY 12524
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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