Royce W.S. Chen, MD

Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Retinal & Vitreoretinal Surgery, more

Locations and Appointments


New Patients

ColumbiaDoctors - Robert Burch Family Eye Center

250 West 64th Street
New York, NY 10023
US

CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

622 W 168th Street
Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10032
US

ColumbiaDoctors - Third Avenue

880 Third Avenue
Floor 3, Suite F
New York, NY 10022
US
Existing Patients
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Insurances Accepted


Before your appointment, please contact the doctor's office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.

    PPO
    HMO
    EPO
    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Special Needs
    Medicare Managed Care
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    POS
    Great West (National)
    HMO
    EPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    PPO
    EPO
    ConnectiCare
    HMO
    Select Care (Exchange)
    POS
    Medicare Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Vytra
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Leaf (Exchange)
    Medicare Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Local 1199
    NYP Employee Plan
    MagnaCare
    Railroad
    Traditional Medicare
    Multiplan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Essential Plan
    HMO
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Quality Health Management
    Special Needs
    Columbia University Employee Plan
    Medicaid (Community Plan)
    HMO
    Compass (Exchange)
    Empire Plan
    POS
    PPO
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    Oxford Liberty
    Medicare Managed Care
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicaid Managed Care
    World Trade Center Health Plan
    PPO
    HMO
    EPO
    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NY Signature
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Special Needs
    Medicare Managed Care
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    PPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    POS
    Great West (National)
    HMO
    EPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    PPO
    EPO
    ConnectiCare
    HMO
    Select Care (Exchange)
    POS
    Medicare Managed Care
    Essential Plan
    Vytra
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Essential Plan
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Medicare Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Leaf (Exchange)
    Medicare Managed Care
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Local 1199
    NYP Employee Plan
    MagnaCare
    Railroad
    Traditional Medicare
    Multiplan
    Child/Family Health Plus
    Essential Plan
    HMO
    Medicaid Managed Care
    Quality Health Management
    Special Needs
    Columbia University Employee Plan
    Medicaid (Community Plan)
    HMO
    Compass (Exchange)
    Empire Plan
    POS
    PPO
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    Oxford Liberty
    Medicare Managed Care
    New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)
    Medicare Managed Care
    Medicaid Managed Care
    World Trade Center Health Plan

About Royce W.S. Chen, MD


Royce Chen, MD, is the Jean Sheng Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Vice Chair of Education, and Residency Program Director for the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is also an Attending Ophthalmologist at Harlem Hospital Center. Dr. Chen is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the surgical and medical management of vitreoretinal disease and uveitis. Dr. Chen graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in Music where he sang at Mory's every week with the Yale Whiffenpoofs. He received his M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine before performing his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University, where he served as Chief Resident. This was followed by a 2-year vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, where he served as a Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology.He has received numerous honors, including the John Martin Wheeler Resident Teaching Award at Columbia, the Heed Foundation Fellowship, American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, selection into the New-York Presbyterian Leadership-Academy (LEAD), and recognition as a NYC Super Doctor. Dr. Chen has a wide range of research interests, ranging from retinal imaging, to artificial intelligence, to innovation in clinical and surgical education. In addition to his roles at Columbia, Dr. Chen also serves on the Board of Trustees and as Vice President of Trainee Mentorship for the Vit Buckle Society and as Planning Group Member for the National Eye Institute Health Education Program.


Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Taiwanese

Specialties & Expertise

  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Diabetic Retinal Exams
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Laser Retinal Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Hole
  • Macular Pucker
  • Plaquenil Screening
  • Retina and Vitreous Surgery
  • Retinal and Vitreous Disorders
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Disease
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinal Holes and Tears
  • Retinal Photography
  • Retinal Vascular Disorders
  • Retinal Vascular Occlusion
  • Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery

Education

  • Residency: Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
  • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  • Internship: Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center

Leadership, Titles & Positions

  • Jean Sheng Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at CUMC
  • Residency Program Director
  • Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

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