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Dr. William P. Chen, MD

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(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery and General Ophthalmology

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: anisocoria, diabetic retinopathy, cataract surgery, and more.

18 Endeavor Suite 305
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 640-2212

Dr. William P. Chen, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery and general ophthalmology. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1976 and has 50 years of experience. Dr. William P. Chen, MD is affiliated with Providence, MemorialCare, The Asian Eyelid Surgery Center and Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange.

Office Locations

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

18 Endeavor Suite 305
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 640-2212

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Some issues Dr. William P. Chen, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)

Dacryocystorhinostomy, or DCR, is a surgical procedure used to bypass a blocked tear duct.

Normally, the tears that constantly bathe the eyes are drained through two tiny holes in the eyelid, where they run through a duct into the nose. This tear duct can become clogged or blocked, causing tears to back up and leading to watery eyes. Common causes of tear duct blockages include trauma, a facial tumor, and inflammation due to certain medical conditions, but usually the cause is not known. Clogged tear ducts are especially common in young children. If the blockage is permanent and located lower in the duct, near the nose, DCR may be performed to create a bypass and allow tears to drain freely again.

During DCR surgery, a small hole is made in the bone and tissue between the upper part of the tear duct and the nasal passage. Usually, a tiny plastic tube called a stent is placed into the opening to protect it and keep it open during healing. DCR may be performed through an open incision on the upper cheek near the nose, or it may be performed endoscopically using tiny instruments that are passed through the nostril. Open surgery is more common, and has a slightly higher success rate, although endoscopic surgery causes less pain and bleeding during recovery. DCR is able to correct the blockage and watering eyes in nearly 95% of cases.

The surgery itself takes only about half an hour. It is usually done under general anesthesia, which may require a short hospital stay while patients recover. Small amounts of bleeding from the nose are not uncommon for the first 24 hours, and bruising and swelling are expected for the first two weeks. Don't be alarmed if the eye continues to water at first. Swelling in the area due to surgery can cause the eye to water, but this should go away as patients heal.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	281
excision	35
eye procedures	73
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
plastic surgery procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	294
excision	32
eye procedures	75
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	28
plastic surgery procedures	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
excision	24
eye procedures	61
plastic surgery procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), wound repair (e.g. stitches) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	232
excision	27
eye procedures	49
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
plastic surgery procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	92
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	199
excision	14
eye procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
excision	12
eye procedures	32
plastic surgery procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
eye procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
eye procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	25
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William P. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Irvine, CA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

doctor visit	166
excision	24
eye procedures	43
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
plastic surgery procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	76
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	2
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William P. Chen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William P. Chen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. William P. Chen, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1976)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1980)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William P. Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

MemorialCare

The Asian Eyelid Surgery Center

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William P. Chen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, United Healthcare HMO, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William P. Chen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

United Healthcare HMO

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William P. Chen, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William P. Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irvine, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William P. Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$145 $145
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$100 $100
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$24 TEPEZZA $24
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$21 Descovy $21
Lilly USA, LLC	$12 TRADJENTA $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$179
Education	$124

Biography

Dr. William Chen specializes in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastic surgery and practices in Irvine, CA. Dr. Chen is conversant in Mandarin and Cantonese. His areas of expertise include nystagmus, ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), and eye floater. His hospital/clinic affiliations include MemorialCare and Providence. After attending St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. Patient ratings for Dr. Chen average 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chen can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Chen include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Super Doctors 2008. Dr. Chen has an open panel in Irvine, CA according to Doctor.com.