Howard Chen MD

My Physician was the #1 Ophomologist in Hawaii. I'm used to a thorough and complete eye exam. Didn't respond when I asked him questions. Examined my eye fir 5 minutes, got up and left. As we left, he said he'd see me in 3 months for a Field of Vision Test. My eye pressures are higher than when we moved, after razer surgery. Very concerned and looking for another medical doctor/surgeon.

I have been suffering from vision loss, eye redness, and extreme irritation and swelling in my eye for months. I went to see him, and he wouldn't even let me speak. He dilated my eyes, examined me for 5 minutes, and then proceeded to tell me there was nothing wrong with my eye. When my jaw dropped and I asked him to repeat himself, he said, "Would you rather me tell you there is something wrong?" Given that I have been dealing with this for months and nothing OTC has helped, I am pretty sure there is something wrong. Definitely cried before leaving and will be finding another doctor that will hopefully not take my money just to tell me I'm imagining what is clearly an issue.

I have been seeing Dr. Chen for the last 2 1/2 years. He had been phenomenal. I love his loyalty and passion for his job. I respect his profession being the vitality of my eyes. I value his honesty with me. He does not sugar coat the truth. I literally change and update my insurance in order to continue to be seen by Dr. Chen. I get one set of eyes and I trust him. I have recommended him to people I know and will continue to do so. He had ALWAYS treated me with respect!

The Dr was 30 minutes late to my appointment. I literally saw him coming in from lunch. Then 45 mins - later he comes in and see me for all of 8 mins. Like the other reviews , I too told him about my issues and he seem to pay no mind to them. I will be Going for a second opinion with a different Doctor as nothing was addressed - my questions or concerns not validate "I see your eyes are bleeding, but it's not enough for me to do anything about it. See you in a year.! ." Oh My Lord

Dr. Chen is the best. Knowledgeable, thorough and extremely conscientious. I am 75 yo. Removed cataract in left eye two weeks ago, replaced lens with IOL and I can see better than I have since I was a kid. Having right cataract removed in two weeks and will continue review at that time. Had rt cataract removed on Oct 10. Went perfect as expected and now have 20/20 in both eyes. Dr Chen explained processes both times as well as recovery steps.

DR. Chen was horrible, he didn't listen to any of my Eye concerns that effect my daily life, Actually, he didn't care!!!! All he wanted to do is get rid of me quickly. He was more concerned about my mask sliding down a little. He is very rude & I would advise any one to proceed with caution. The worst Doctor I have ever encountered! I had to give a Star that he doesn't deserve. This was a 50 mile roundtrip for me to boot!

I ve been with Dr Chen over 5 yrs. Always very professional, friendly and caring. He did my cataract surgery and my vision is great.

Updated Review - 3 years ago I left a 5 star review for great experience with Dr Chen and successful surgery. I have no doubt his talents are as good today as then and I would trust him again. Why the drop in stars? I am presently in Puerto Rico returning to AZ in late July to our place in the White Mountains. I sought to have a phone consultation at normal office visit cost as I have developed a somewhat common condition in my left eye causing a haze. His staff said no that he will not do that. I appealed for him to reconsider, most doctors today perform telemed visits. Today the answer was a firm no. I will reluctantly seek a new eye surgeon, reluctantly because I really thought he was the best and this is quite the let down.