--- title: "Dr. Kenneth C. Chern | Ophthalmologist in Burlingame, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Kenneth C. Chern, M.D. practices Ophthalmology in Burlingame, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kenneth-c-chern-1046238716" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Kenneth C. Chern, M.D. ![Kenneth C. Chern, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/-PGbQd8PKSgCxXrzwoXbh1rR3A8uz9kw5hU8aiJgzfQ/1.0000/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Kenneth C. Chern, M.D. ## Ophthalmology - Accepting new patients [1720 El Camino RealSuite 225Burlingame, CA 94010](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-697-3200](tel:+16506973200) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kenneth-c-chern-1046238716#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kenneth-c-chern-1046238716#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-kenneth-c-chern-1046238716#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Chern Languages English and Mandarin Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine **Internship:** Mayo Clinic Scottsdale **Residency:** Cleveland Clinic Foundation **Fellowship:** University of California, San Francisco - Cornea, Refractive Surgery, Ocular inflammation ## Board certifications - Ophthalmology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center ### Other - Mills-Peninsula Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (1 plan)** ### Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (6 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Direct Access **Blue Shield of California (3 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Sutter El Camino Real Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-el-camino-real-care-center-1043247202) 1720 El Camino Real Suite 225 Burlingame, CA 94010 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1720+El+Camino+Real+Burlingame%2C+CA+94010+US) [650-697-3200](tel:+16506973200) 650-697-3203 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Anterior Segment Surgery - Cataract Removal - Cornea Surgery - Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis ### Conditions - Cataract - Glaucoma ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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