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Dr. James Chelnis, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 40
Dr. James Chelnis, MD
4.3 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. James Chelnis, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 40
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. James Chelnis, MD works in New York, NY as an Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist and has 14 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2010. Dr. Chelnis completed a residency at University at Buffalo - State University of New York. At present, Dr. Chelnis has received an average rating of 4.3 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. They are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital and Mount Sinai South Nassau. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Chelnis also speaks Russian. Dr. Chelnis practices at Manhattan Face and Eye in New York, NY.

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Manhattan Face and Eye
    150 W 58th St Apt 1C, New York, NY 10019

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4.3
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jan 26, 2024
He is superb. Extremely competent & very kind!!
Shruti Khanna — Jan 26, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship
  • Carney Hospital
    2011
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    2014
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • St Jude Children's Research Hospital|University Tenn Health Sci Center|Vanderbilt University|Vanderbi
    2016
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. James Chelnis, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Chelnis accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Chelnis accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Chelnis speaks Russian. See Dr. Chelnis' profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Chelnis has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 18 times.

Dr. Chelnis has been practicing as an Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist for 14 years.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Morningside
  • Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau
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