Dr. Chin, a native of New Jersey, joined our laser eye surgery practice in Westwood, New Jersey in 1995. After graduating from the highly renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Medical School, he finished his Ophthalmology training at New York University. In order to fine tune his surgical skills, Dr. Chin completed a fellowship in cataract and refractive surgery at the Gimbel Eye Centre in Calgary, Canada. Dr. Patrick Chin is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has been an assistant professor at NYU where he was involved with teaching eye surgery to future ophthalmologists. He has been performing laser vision correction and eye surgery in New Jersey since 1994. He handles many complex cases and is one of the first eye surgeons in New Jersey to use the "no needle" cataract surgery technique. He has published numerous scientific articles and lectured extensively at scientific conferences as well as taught many eye surgeons throughout New Jersey advanced cataract surgery techniques and laser vision correction. In his spare time, Dr. Chin is an avid triathlete and has completed an Ironman distance race. He also enjoys skiing and scuba diving with his family.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Bellevue Hospital Center
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - 1989
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - 1989
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Location & Hours
Westwood Ophthalmology Assocs
300 Fairview Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat:8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Ophthalmology
Conditions Addressed
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Keratitis
Glaucoma
Cataract
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Procedures Performed
Lasik Surgery
Lens and Cataract Procedures
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
Nippon Life Benefits
EmblemHealth
Priority Health
SAMBA
CHAMPVA
Oscar Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Optum Health
Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)