Dr. Luis Chanes

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Mission Viejo, CA
(949) 364-6688
Accepts Medicare

Location

27871 Medical Center Rd, Suite 120
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Areas of Expertise

Cornea And External Disease
Anterior Segment Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Pediatric Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Disease
Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
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About Me

Dr. Luis A. Chanes is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the founding member of Eye Associates of Orange County. He has been serving the Orange County community as an eye physician and surgeon since 1992, providing compassionate and professional care. Dr. Chanes is recognized for his expertise in cornea and anterior segment surgeries, having performed tens of thousands of such procedures.

With a background in biomedical engineering and medicine, Dr. Chanes emphasizes the use of advanced ocular technologies and surgical processes to deliver state-of-the-art eye care. He maintains appointments on the medical staff at seven major local hospitals and four outpatient surgery centers throughout Orange County, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.

Dr. Chanes is committed to excellence in eye care and is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population. His warm demeanor and dedication to his patients have endeared him to both patients and colleagues.

Training

  • Clinical Ophthalmology

    Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard University

    Fellowship
  • General Surgery Internship

    Boston University Hospitals

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology , Chief Resident

    St. Luke’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University

    Residency
  • Barry University

    Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences

    Barry University

    Masters / PhD
  • Ponce School of Medicine

    Medical Doctor

    Yale University

    Medical School
  • University of Southern California

    Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

    USC

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Staff Sciences Honors, First Place

    St. Luke’s Hospital

  • Staff Sciences Honors, Third Place

    St. Luke’s Hospital

Publications & Press

  • Comparison of Phosphate Metabolites of the Ocular Humor Using P-31-NMR

    Staff Sciences Honors presentation
  • The Effects of Insulin on Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing

    Staff Sciences Honors presentation

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
G73198