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Dr. Karen ChenElite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible

Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Clinical Focus & Services

What I Focus On

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma SurgeryCataract Surgery With Advanced Lens ImplantsCombined Cataract and Glaucoma SurgeryLaser Treatments for GlaucomaMedical Management of GlaucomaTeleophthalmology and Virtual Eye ScreeningAI-Assisted Retinal ScreeningGlobal Ophthalmology and Surgical Education

About Me

Dr. Karen Chen is a glaucoma specialist with advanced training in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, laser therapies, and cataract procedures. She earned her MD from Stanford and completed a master’s in epidemiology at the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar. Her postgraduate training includes residency at Washington University in St. Louis and fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. With a strong foundation in public health, Dr. Chen integrates holistic, patient-centered care with a focus on innovation. Her research spans teleophthalmology, artificial intelligence, and care delivery models that improve access and efficiency. She also partners with global colleagues to advance surgical education and AI-assisted screenings in low-resource settings. Dr. Chen is an active member of leading ophthalmology societies and is committed to improving outcomes through both local and international collaboration.

Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School)
    Glaucoma
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School) · 2022
    Fellowship
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Ophthalmology
    Washington University in St. Louis · 2021
    Residency
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Medical Doctor (MD)
    Stanford University School of Medicine · 2017
    Medical School
  • University of Cambridge
    MPhil, Public Health
    University of Cambridge · 2016
    Masters / PhD
  • Johns Hopkins University
    BS Public Health
    Johns Hopkins University · 2011
    Undergraduate

Publications, Presentations & Press