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Dr. Neil Chesen, MD

Dr. Neil Chesen, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Neil Chesen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Reading, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reading Hospital and Surgical Institute of Reading. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

301 Penn Ave Ste 100 Reading, PA 19611
(610) 372-2222

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Chesen specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chesen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chesen

4.4

21 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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81%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
14%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Happy Now – Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • 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
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Kimberly Marinelli – Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Diane – Oct 06, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
CortneyO in Reading PA – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
PB in Reading PA – Mar 01, 2018
We are very happy to have provided you with such...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Dec 24, 2017
Hi, thank you so much for your high rating! We...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Andreas, PA – Nov 21, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to give us this...Read More
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bev D in Hamburg, PA – Aug 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide personalized and individualized vision care for each of our patients in a friendly and professional atmosphere.  Our team of committed doctors and caring staff is here to make every visit and each procedure comfortable and above all, successful.

biography

Dr. Neil Chesen , a board certified Ophthalmologist, has been in private practice in the Reading area for 30 years.  He has personally performed over six thousand vision correction surgeries as well as thousands of eye surgeries for other...read more

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Nassau University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Einstein Med Ctr-north Div

    Internship Hospital

  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1983

  • Dr. Chesen Is Board Certified In Internal Medicine And Ophthalmology. There Are Only Approximately 40 Doctors In The Us With This Double Board Certification.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

West Reading Optical Inc301 Penn Ave Ste 100 Reading, PA 19611
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Surgical Institute of Reading

    2752 Century Blvd
    Wyomissing, PA 19610
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

    2500 Bernville Rd
    Reading, PA 19605
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Phoenixville Hospital

    140 Nutt Rd
    Phoenixville, PA 19460
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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