Dr. Fernando Chen
Optometrist · Chen Optometry
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Dr. Fernando Chen is a Optometrist, currently affiliated with Chen Optometry, based in Merced, CA. As a optometrist, Dr. Chen contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Merced, CA. They have been with Chen Optometry for 20 years. Dr. Chen holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS) Bachelor of Arts (BA), from Southern California College of Optometry and University of California San Diego. Core competencies include Optometry. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit optometrist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to optometrist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Merced, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 12,945 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the optometrist specialty. Fernando Chen is one of them.
- 1,422 optometrists are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 3 contacts at Chen Optometry are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical optometrist compensation in CA: $112,000 – $207,000 (median $155,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of optometrists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (131), Sole Proprietor (60), Lenscrafters (13).
- 9% of optometrists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
- 77% of optometrists in CA have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting optometrist
Healthcare professionals with optometrist expertise are recruited nationwide. Direct outreach via email and phone produces significantly faster placements than relying on job boards or passive candidates. HealthTal's database provides personal contact data, matched to public licensing data in the NPI registry where the professional holds an NPI.
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Dr. Fernando Chen is based in Merced, CA. They are currently affiliated with Chen Optometry.
Dr. Fernando Chen specializes in optometrist. Their current role is Optometrist.
Dr. Fernando Chen currently works at Chen Optometry. They have been there for 20 years.
Dr. Fernando Chen attended Southern California College of Optometry and University of California San Diego.
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Recruiting optometrists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for optometrists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
optometrists in CA typically earn $112,000 to $207,000 annually, with a median of $155,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.