Dr. James Chelnis, MD
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Dr. James Chelnis, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Dr. James Chelnis, MD is an ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgeon in New York, NY and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Manhattan Face and Eye
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Chelnis specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Chelnis' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chelnis
4.4
| 5 Star | 84% | 84% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 16% | 16% |
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About Me
biography
Dr. Chelnis is recognized as a 2020 Top Doctor, Best Plastic Surgeon, and Super Doctors Rising Star with a special focus around your most prominent facial feature- your eyes! Dr. Chelnis serves as a cosmetic and functional surgeon and treats patients...read moreOphthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 2016University At Buffalo - State University Of New York
Residency Hospital, 2014Carney Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2011University At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Medical School, 2010
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 24
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 42
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
74%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home10% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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