Dr. Clement Chan

4.8
269 ratings106 reviews
OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Palm Desert, CA
(760) 340-2394
Accepts Medicare

Location

36949 Cook St, Ste 101
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TuePDT

Areas of Expertise

Meet Dr. Clement Chan

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About Me

Dr. Clement K. Chan is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who has been serving patients in the Coachella Valley since 1989. He provides advanced medical and surgical care for a wide range of retina-related conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and uveitis. Dr. Chan is known for his thorough approach and takes time to explain conditions and treatment options to his patients. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

As the founder of Desert Retina Consultants, Dr. Chan is actively involved in clinical research and has participated in numerous studies since 1995 to advance treatments for sight-threatening eye diseases. He also serves as an associate clinical professor at Loma Linda University and is a member of several prestigious retina societies. Dr. Chan's commitment to patient care and innovation has earned him recognition as a Top Doctor by Palm Springs Life Magazine.

Training

  • Washington University

    Retina-Vitreous

    1985

    WashU in St. Louis

    Fellowship
  • Loma Linda University

    Ophthalmology

    1984

    Loma Linda University

    Residency
  • Flexible Internship

    1981

    White Memorial Medical Center

    Residency
  • Loma Linda University

    Doctor of Medicine

    Loma Linda University

    Medical School
  • Pacific Union College

    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

    1977

    Pacific Union College

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor 2025

    2025

    Palm Springs Life Magazine

  • Honored Alumnus

    2018

    Loma Linda University

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award

    2018

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • American Society of Retina Specialists Senior Honor Award

    2007

    American Society of Retina Specialists

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)

    1995

    American College of Surgeons

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
G45036