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.
Very confident in Dr. Chdn’s skills and knowledge but 4 hours wait time for my appointment is not acceptable. Needs to better organize his appointments so that his patients do not have to wait so long. Very cold in his personal office, not the waiting room.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Waited for 3 1/2 hours and finally left.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very thorough and caring.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Chan’s for almost 20 years. I could not ask for better care for my eyes.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Chan, is a very patient doctor he explains everything to you and when he gives you an injection in your eye, he numbs you really well so you don't feel it i've been coming to Dr. CHAN for years I highly recommend Dr. CHAN for a retina doctor.. his office staff is very nice and helpful too.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Outstanding Physician! Thorough but quick in his analysis and activities. I highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
The best doctor.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Miracle worker!
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Extremely thorough! It is not a quick visit typically, but you get great care and attention.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Chan is tireless, hardworking, insightful, personable and patient with us patients!
(3 months ago)
Dec-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.
Very confident in Dr. Chdn’s skills and knowledge but 4 hours wait time for my appointment is not acceptable. Needs to better organize his appointments so that his patients do not have to wait so long. Very cold in his personal office, not the waiting room.
Waited for 3 1/2 hours and finally left.
Very thorough and caring.
I have been a patient of Dr. Chan’s for almost 20 years. I could not ask for better care for my eyes.
Dr Chan, is a very patient doctor he explains everything to you and when he gives you an injection in your eye, he numbs you really well so you don't feel it i've been coming to Dr. CHAN for years I highly recommend Dr. CHAN for a retina doctor.. his office staff is very nice and helpful too.
Outstanding Physician! Thorough but quick in his analysis and activities. I highly recommend him.
The best doctor.
Miracle worker!
Extremely thorough! It is not a quick visit typically, but you get great care and attention.
Dr. Chan is tireless, hardworking, insightful, personable and patient with us patients!