About

Benson Chen, MD

 

Ophthalmology

 Benson Chen MD MD

Minor & James Medical
Bellevue Commons
1200 112th Avenue NE, Suite B250
Bellevue, WA 98004

Appointments Please Call: (425) 462-1132

 

 

 

About Dr Chen:

 

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.

 

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
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
    Internship, Internal Medicine ~ 2002
  • Louisiana State University/Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA
    Residency, Ophthalmology ~ 2004
  • Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
    Residency, Ophthalmology ~ 2005
  • Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
    Observership, Oculoplastic Surgery ~ 2006
  • Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Shanghai No. 9 Hospital, China
    International Clinical Externship ~ 2006

 

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

 

Hospital Privileges:

  • Overlake Medical Center, Bellevue, WA

 

Professional Experience:

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
    Minor & James Medical, Seattle, WA ~ Present
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
    Boys Smith Vision Center, Ellensburg, WA ~ 2007 – 2009
  • Research
    Shanghai No. 9 Hospital, China ~ 2006 – 2007

 

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:

  • Mandarin, Cantonese and Shanghainese Chinese dialects