Dr. Clement K. Chan, M.D., FACS is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who has proudly served patients in the Coachella Valley since 1989. Dr. Chan has a long-standing reputation for being a leader in the medical and surgical treatment of retina-related disorders and conditions, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vein occlusion, macular edema, and more! Dr. Chan serves patients in the Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Riverside offices.
Dr. Clement K. Chan, M.D., FACS is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who has proudly served patients in the Coachella Valley since 1989. Dr. Chan has a long-standing reputation for being a leader in the medical and surgical treatment of retina-related disorders and conditions, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vein occlusion, macular edema, and more! Dr. Chan serves patients in the Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Riverside offices.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Desert Retina Consultants through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
The BEST!
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Almost a 2 hour wait for a 9:30 am appointment. Other than scheduling Dr Chan is excellent
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He is wonderful. I wish appointments could be more timely but I see him dedpite long delays because he is so well regarded and careful in my exams.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great Dr!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
long wait time up to 3 hours or more.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Except for extended wait times, everything else is great.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very thorough exam. Dr. Chan was courteous, professional and reassuring. Thank you to Dr. Chan and team!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Best There is - he’s fabulous!!!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Thanks for the thorough analysis and your time. Much appreciated.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Desert Retina Consultants: Palm Desert Office
36949 Cook Street Suite 101 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Desert Retina Consultants: Palm Springs Office
340 S. Farrell Drive Suite A105 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Desert Retina Consultants: Riverside Office
6216 Brockton Ave. Suite 214 Riverside, CA 92501
Dr. Clement K. Chan, M.D., FACS is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who has proudly served patients in the Coachella Valley since 1989. Dr. Chan has a long-standing reputation for being a leader in the medical and surgical treatment of retina-related disorders and conditions, such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, vein occlusion, macular edema, and more! Dr. Chan serves patients in the Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Riverside offices.
Dr. Chan obtained his medical degree and ophthalmological training at Loma Linda University, with fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He founded the Desert Retina Consultants (SCDRC) and is the medical director of Inland Retina Consultants (IRC). Today, Dr. Chan is an associate clinical professor at Loma Linda University and is a member of the Retina Society, Macula Society, and Club Jules Gonin — national and international retina honor societies.
Dr. Chan is a passionate and accomplished researcher; he is dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology through involvement in clinical trials which focus on finding better treatments for our patients with sight-threatening eye diseases. Dr. Chan and his team of coordinators have been actively involved in research studies since 1995 and are proud to increase the overall standard of vision care for patients through new technologies and therapies. Additionally, Dr. Chan is extremely passionate about teaching through hands-on examples, lectures, and writing in specialty journals. Books are his passion.
The BEST!
Almost a 2 hour wait for a 9:30 am appointment. Other than scheduling Dr Chan is excellent
He is wonderful. I wish appointments could be more timely but I see him dedpite long delays because he is so well regarded and careful in my exams.
Great Dr!
long wait time up to 3 hours or more.
Great doctor
Except for extended wait times, everything else is great.
Very thorough exam. Dr. Chan was courteous, professional and reassuring. Thank you to Dr. Chan and team!
Best There is - he’s fabulous!!!
Thanks for the thorough analysis and your time. Much appreciated.