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Minor & James Medical, Physician
Benson Chen, MD
Ophthalmology
Practice Locations:
Minor & James Medical • Bellevue Commons
1200 112th Avenue NE, Suite B250, Bellevue, WA 98004
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For Appointments Call (425) 462-1132
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Education:
• Tufts University, Medford, MA, Bachelor of Science ~ 1992
• Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL, Master of Science ~ 1997
• Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL, Doctorate in Medicine ~ 2001

Residency/Fellowship:
• Internship, Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
• Residency, Ophthalmology, Louisiana State University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
• Residency, Ophthalmology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• Observership, Oculoplastic Surgery, Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• International Clinical Externship, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Shanghai No. 9 Hospital, China

Certification/Licensure:
• American Board of Ophthalmology
• State of Washington Medical License

Associations/Honors:
• King County Medical Society
• Washington State Medical Association
• Washington Association of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Experience:
• Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Minor & James Medical, Seattle, WA ~ Present
• Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Boys Smith Vision Center, Ellensburg, WA ~ 2007 - 2009
• Blogging: AsianEyeMD.Com; research Shanghai No. 9 Hospital, China ~ 2006 - 2007
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Physician Profiles
Ophthalmology
Benson Chen, MD

Medical Specialty/Special Interest:
Comprehensive medical and surgical care of ocular and periocular disorders, including cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes, to ocular surface disease and eyelid plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Hospital Privileges:
Overlake Medical Center, Bellevue, WA

Patient/Physician Philosophy:
The eye is a window to the soul, but also to the early detection of a broad category of preventable and treatable ocular and systemic diseases. My goal is to link what my patient tells me is bothering them to what I can see in their eyes, and to help inform them of their specific risks and benefits of treatment options.

Personal Interests:
Family, skiing, dragon boating and figure drawing.

Why Minor & James Medical:
I am proud to be a part of the excellent reputation of Minor & James Medical.

Languages:
English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Shanghainese Chinese dialects

Born in the USA

Improving and maintaining your eye sight will lead to a better quality of life. At Minor & James Medical, our physicians are dedicated to preserving and improving the vision and health of each of our patients.

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