Summary

Dr. James Chelnis specializes in ophthalmology and surgery, bringing 16 years of experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo. Dr. Chelnis provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Chelnis is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital Center and maintains practice locations in New York and Basking Ridge, New Jersey. They focus on treating conditions such as ectropion, drooping eyelids, and ptosis. Their surgical expertise includes blepharoplasty, tear duct surgery, and dacryocystorhinostomy procedures. Patients have given Dr. Chelnis an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo
  • 4 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

James G Chelnis has 2 locations

James G Chelnis

150 West 58 St #1CNew York, NY 10019

James G Chelnis

12 Ridge StBasking Ridge, NJ 07920

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
16 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish Speaks English Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYSouth Plainfield , NJSouth Plainfield , NJ
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James G Chelnis

  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - UMR Top Tier

Medical Specialties

James G Chelnis has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

James G Chelnis has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • General Surgeon
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

James G Chelnis holds an active medical license in the states of New York and New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo in 2010.

NPI Number

James G Chelnis' NPI number is 1952612913.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Chelnis's office located?
James Chelnis's office is located at 150 West 58 St #1C, New York, NY, 10019.
Which hospitals is James Chelnis affiliated with?
James Chelnis is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital Center.
How can I make an appointment with James Chelnis?
You can find contact information for James Chelnis here on Vitals.
Does James Chelnis accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Chelnis accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does James Chelnis speak?
James Chelnis speaks English.

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