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Dr. Karen Chen

Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialist

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Dr. Karen Chen

Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialist

San Francisco, CA

Elite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Surgery With Advanced Lens Implants
Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Treatments for Glaucoma
Medical Management of Glaucoma
Teleophthalmology and Virtual Eye Screening

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

Publications, Presentations & Press

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    CA, HI
  • License Numbers:
    A 195700, MD-22959
  • Board Certifications:
    American Board of Ophthalmology