Summary

Dr. James Chelnis specializes in ophthalmology and surgery, bringing 16 years of experience to patient care. 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 seeking specialized eye treatment.

Dr. Chelnis practices at Elmhurst Hospital Center and maintains offices in New York, NY and Basking Ridge, NJ. They focus on treating complex eye conditions including goiter-related eye problems, hyperthyroidism effects on vision, and Graves' ophthalmopathy. Their surgical expertise includes specialized infusion therapies delivered both in clinical settings and through home-based programs. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chelnis highly, with an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

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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

Office Locations

Dr. James G Chelnis has 2 locations

Dr. James G Chelnis

150 West 58 St #1CNew York, NY 10019

Dr. James G Chelnis

12 Ridge StBasking Ridge, NJ 07920

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Dr. James G Chelnis, MDDr. Stephen M Kronenberg, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr James Maisel, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.9 
16 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Italian
New York , NYNew York , NYScranton , PAHicksville , NY
Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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 - Top Tier

Medical Specialties

Dr. James G Chelnis has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of BuffaloGraduated in 2010

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Dr. James Chelnis speaks English.
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