Summary

Dr. Kenneth Chern is an ophthalmologist with over three decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing advanced procedures. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Health System. With 34 years in practice, Dr. Chern has developed expertise in comprehensive eye care and vision preservation. He speaks Spanish and Chinese, helping him connect with diverse patient communities.

Dr. Chern practices at Mills Peninsula Medical Center and maintains offices in Burlingame, Daly City, and San Francisco. He specializes in treating cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior vitreous detachment. His practice offers retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed views of eye structures. Dr. Chern also performs comprehensive dilated eye exams to monitor overall eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 34 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Cleveland Clinic Health System
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Kenneth Chingmiin Chern has 3 locations

Peninsula Ophthalmology Group

1720 El Camino Real Ste 225Burlingame, CA 94010
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Peninsula Ophthalmology Group

901 Campus Dr Ste 205Daly City, CA 94015
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Peninsula Ophthalmology Group

291 Geary St Ste 700San Francisco, CA 94102
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Kenneth Chingmiin Chern, MDDr. Keshav NarainDr. Christianne April WaDr. Oscar Wand
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
4.8 
34 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English
Burlingame , CASan Jose , CAWalnut Creek , CALos Gatos , CA
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Yale University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth Chingmiin Chern

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenneth Chingmiin Chern has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenneth Chingmiin Chern has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Corneal Transplantation
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Kenneth Chern speak?
Dr. Kenneth Chern speaks Spanish and Chinese.
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