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Clement K. Chan, M.D., FACS

" I am passionate about finding better treatments for our patients with sight-threatening eye diseases"

Clement K. Chan, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Dr. Clement K. Chan, M.D., FACS, is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who has proudly served patients in the Coachella Valley since 1989. He has built a long-standing reputation as a leader in medical and surgical treatments for retina-related disorders, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vein occlusion, and macular edema.

  • Founder & Medical Director, Southern California Desert Retina Consultants (SCDRC)
  • Medical Director, Inland Retina Consultants (IRC)
  • Clinical Professor (Clinician-Scientist Track) – Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • Director of Retina/Vitreous Service, Loma Linda University (1986–1989)
  • Vice Chairman, Institutional Review Board, Desert Regional Medical Center (1993–1995)
  • Chairman, Ophthalmology Section, Desert Regional Medical Center (1995–2004)
  • Consultant, Eisenhower Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital (1996-2025), Loma Linda University Medical Center (1986 -2022)

Dr. Chan is deeply committed to educating future ophthalmologists.

  • Clinical Professor, Clinician-Scientist Track, Loma Linda University (2016–Present)
  • Lecturer for Fluorescein Conferences – Loma Linda University, quarterly since 1993
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Oral Board Examiner (2018–Present)

Dr. Chan is an internationally recognized researcher dedicated to advancing vision care through clinical trials and scientific studies. He has been actively involved in over 40 NIH-sponsored and independent research studies since 1995, including:

  • Principal Investigator, Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS I & II)
  • Principal Investigator, Standard Care vs. Corticosteroid for Retinal Vein Occlusion (SCORE I & II)
  • Member, Executive Committee, DRCR Retina Network (2018–2020)
  • Protocol Chair & Lead Investigator, Pneumatic Vitreolysis for Vitreomacular Traction (2018–2020)
  • Principal Investigator, Prophylactic Ranibizumab to Prevent AMD Progression (PREVENT Study)

His cutting-edge research has contributed to groundbreaking treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion.

Dr. Chan has received numerous awards for his contributions to ophthalmology, including:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Senior Achievement Award (2018)
  • American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award (2003) & Senior Honor Award (2007)
  • Honored Alumnus – Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2018)
  • James Weaver Nicoson Scholarship Award – UC Berkeley
  • Jules Gonin Travel Grant ($2,500) – Kyoto, Japan (2010)
  • 2022 Palm Springs Life’s Top Doctors – Ophthalmology

Dr. Chan has authored over 100+ peer-reviewed research papers, contributing significantly to advancements in retina treatments. His recent publications include:

Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for major ophthalmology journals, including:

  • Ophthalmology, JAMA Ophthalmology, Retina, TVST, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS), and British Journal of Ophthalmology
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Ophthalmology, Scientific World Journal, and Journal of Ophthalmic Studies

Dr. Chan is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is an active member of leading national and international retina societies, including:

  • The Retina Society (2004–Present)
  • Macula Society (2012–Present)
  • Club Jules Gonin (2012–Present)
  • American Society of Retinal Specialists
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Ophthalmological Society (2014–Present)
  • California Association of Ophthalmology & California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • American Medical Association & California Medical Association

Commitment to Patient Care & Innovation

Beyond his surgical and research excellence, Dr. Chan is passionate about integrating new technologies and treatments into patient care. His hands-on teaching approach, groundbreaking research, and clinical expertise have helped shape the future of ophthalmology.

News and Updates:

  • Dr. Chan Receives “Best Poster” Award at AAO Annual Meeting, November 2022 | Read more
  • Dr. Chan was named Honored Alumnus of Loma Linda University (video below)
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Palm Desert, CA 92211

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