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Howard H Chen, MD

3.2 (9 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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5 stars isn't enough......10 isn't even enough. dr allaman is the most knowledgeable opthamologist…read moreI've ever seen. he's super personable, and will spend time with you and not rush to the next patient. his office staff is wonderful, helpful, and very well trained also. dr allaman suggested tear duct plugs to put my eyes to help with dry eyes. I had never heard of them. it took him 30 seconds to put them in and I've been able to stop using Restasis for 2 years now. my other opthamoligist pushed the Restasis and never told me there was an alternative. if you don't like them, they are easily removed. dr allaman operated on my sister for cataracts and glaucoma and she couldn't be happier with the results and the care she received. you won't find a better doctor r staff.

Wow what a strange, disappointing experience today was. After being a patient of Dr. Allaman's…read moresince 2016, I was treated like a second-class citizen since, as I was clearly told during today's appointment, "Dr. Alllaman ONLY does surgeries". Since I've already had cataract surgery in both eyes, I am no longer of use? I am 65 and have not had my eyeglass prescription checked in 2 years, but when I was FINALLY seated (30 minutes late), the technician came at me with dilatating drops. I stopped her because even I know that would happen AFTER checking for a potential new prescription. At this point, I was ushered to another building, to a dirty office to see a nice old doctor, who completed my exam, gave me the new prescription, then led me BACK to Allaman's office, where I had to pay $100 more than expected. Still trying to figure how what just happened, will find another doctor next year!

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Dr. Kesler-Diaz literally saved me from near-blindness. It's a long story and does not reflect well…read moreon the office where she works. But in full disclosure: I think she's the best. I would just like to address two points that some other (negative) reviews mention: 1) Dr. Kesler-Diaz is not responsible for the mess that is scheduling and patient management at PAMF ophthalmology or for their business model. She is also not responsible for the errors and incompetence of her medical colleagues. She is a Florence Nightingale, and that department is the Crimean War. So, yes, I think we are lucky to have her. But if you think you can do better somewhere else and are willing to drive whatever time it takes, I wouldn't blame you, but you shouldn't blame her for the systemic problems at PAMF. 2) The diagnosis and treatment of cataracts is not so binary as some reviewers here seem to think. It is a complex subject that deserves a good deal of understanding based on research. One of the factors influencing the timing is the possibility of performing the surgery together with glaucoma surgery. There is tremendous synergy involved and the cataract surgery itself provides pressure relief. There may be other factors as well, so read up on it or at least ask questions. The reviewer who said the doctor might be trying to drum up business for the surgery could not be more mistaken about her or uninformed about the real-world situation. Sure, you can probably wait to have that surgery and you might want to because surgery is scary, but are you aware of all the consequences of waiting? Ask and be enlightened before condemning.

I had a recent visit with Dr. Kessler-Diaz, MD. for evaluation of glaucoma. She explained my…read morecondition clearly in a way I could understand easily. She discovered a retina tear during my exam and immediately referred me to a retinal specialist. Her assistant was able to get me an appointment that afternoon. I am so grateful for the excellent care I received!

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