
Benjamin C Chaon MD (He/Him)
Cataract Related, Retinal Disease, Uveitis
Medical Director, Ophthalmology Christiana Care and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology (Adjunct) Temple University
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501 W. 14th StreetSuite 2N71Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone+1 302-320-6485
Fax+1 302-320-4536
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Summary
- Dr. Benjamin Chaon is an ophthalmologist based in Wilmington, DE, specializing in cataract-related conditions, retinal disease, and uveitis. He completed his medical education at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, followed by an internship at Central Iowa Health System and an ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota. Currently, he is the Medical Director at ChristianaCare. Dr. Chaon has expertise in retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular immunology, with research published on topics such as the use of tacrolimus for immunosuppression and the impacts of AI in uveitis diagnosis. His work has been featured in journals such as Ocular Immunology and Inflammation and BMC Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Ophthalmology, 2014 - 2017
- Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)Internship, Transitional Year, 2013 - 2014
- University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
- DE State Medical License 2023 - 2027
- MD State Medical License 2018 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2017 - 2018
- IA State Medical License 2013 - 2014
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsInvestigating the Accuracy and Completeness of an Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model About Uveitis: An Evaluation of ChatGPT.Rayna F Marshall, Krishna Mallem, Hannah Xu, Jennifer Thorne, Bryn Burkholder
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. 2024-11-01 - TACROLIMUS FOR IMMUNOSUPPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH NONINFECTIOUS INTERMEDIATE, POSTERIOR, OR PANUVEITIDES.Douglas A Jabs, Jennifer E Thorne, Carl S Wilkins, Karishma A Habbu, Meghan K Berkenstock
Retina. 2023-09-01 - Using the Electronic Medical Record to Increase Laboratory Test Monitoring in Ocular Inflammation Patients: A Quality Improvement Study.Caroline W Tipton, Bryn M Burkholder, Benjamin C Chaon, Meghan K Berkenstock
Quality Management in Health Care. 2022-10-06
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