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Robert Chen, MD, FAAO

Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Laser Cataract Surgeon

Board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract and refractive surgeon. Dr. Chen is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and Columbia…

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Education

  • Undergraduate

    • University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, IL

  • Medical

    • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

  • Preliminary Training

    • Northwestern University Medical Center, Evanston, IL

  • Residency

    • Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

  • Fellowship

    • Howard V. Gimbel Eye Center, Calgary, Canada

Professional activities

  • Member

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Member

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • Lecturer

    Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University

Biography

Board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract and refractive surgeon. Dr. Chen is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons where he received numerous awards and honors, including the Edith and Denton McKane Outstanding Ophthalmology Research Award. Dr. Chen completed his medical internship at Northwestern University and his ophthalmology residency training at Columbia-Presbyterian Edward Harkness Eye Institute where he served as Chief Resident. To further his training and experience, Dr. Chen also completed a sub-specialized LASIK / PRK fellowship training at the world-renowned Gimbel Eye Centre in Canada. Professionally Dr. Chen has performed thousands of cataract and refractive surgeries to date and is committed to providing advanced eye care services for his patients. Currently, Dr. Chen is an attending surgeon at Ramapo Valley Surgical Center and Good Samaritan / Westchester Medical Center. In addition to his work as a refractive and cataract surgeon, Dr. Chen enjoys a number of outside activities including camping, scuba diving, adventure cruises, and astronomy.

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  • Great office, great doctor. Every employee was very friendly and knowledgeable.
    Carolina Monteiro

  • Since you arrived you will be attended by great staff. They do a complete eye exam. They are very careful with the cleaning of every machine before you use it. You don’t have to wait too long in order to see the doctor who by the way is very clear to explain your condition. He is very professional and polite. I will highly recommend this place. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything else.
    Laura Rodriguez

  • The entire staff is cordial and competent. Appropriate questions are asked and answered. One can feel very confident in the treatment offered.
    Merle Price

  • The staff are very professional and thorough. I have confidence in the doctors.
    Alyssa Rebhun

  • By far, the best group of Drs. in the industry. I have seen 3 of their Drs. and they were all above and beyond!! If you have any eye issues they will greatly help you with their great knowledge and compassion!! Would recommend OCLI over and over again!!
    Lainey Ruocco

  • The whole process was easy from setting up the appointment to checking in to the exam. Great front office staff, technicians, and doctors!
    Teresa Lamsam
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The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and specialize in primary vision care, LASIK, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and other services for patients in the Northeast.

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