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About Me
Dr. Emily Ka Yi Tam is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology, providing care for both children and adults. Her clinical practice focuses on treating a wide range of vision conditions, with particular expertise in procedures such as eye muscle realignment for strabismus, cataract removal and lens implantation, tear duct probing for obstructions, and the removal and repair of eyelid lesions. She is dedicated to offering comprehensive eye care tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients while also serving adult populations.
Dr. Tam completed her medical education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Boston University Medical Center. She further specialized through a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Her training and certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology underscore her commitment to high-quality patient care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Tam is actively involved in research, contributing to studies on childhood glaucoma, ocular syphilis, retinal conditions, and other topics in ophthalmology. She is fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient families. Dr.
Training
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
Boston University Medical Center
Residency
Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Publications & Press
Etiology and outcomes of childhood glaucoma at a tertiary referral center
J AAPOS•2022Ocular syphilis resurgence in an urban underserved community in the United States
Int J Ophthalmol•2022Patient and Clinician Satisfaction With Shared Medical Appointments for Glaucoma
Semin Ophthalmol•2021Survey of Residency Directors' Views on Entrepreneurship
JMIR Med Educ•2021Understanding the Lack of Under-represented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Ophthalmology
Journal of Academic Ophthalmology•2021
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- WA
- License Numbers
- MD61150286


