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Dr. Karen Chen
Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Specialist
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Dr. Karen Chen
Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Specialist
San Francisco, CA
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Elite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible
Focus Areas
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
- GlaucomaMassachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School)Fellowship2022
- OphthalmologyWashington University School of Medicine in St. LouisResidency2021
- Medical Doctor (MD)Stanford University School of MedicineMedical School2017
- MPhil, Public HealthUniversity of CambridgeMasters / PhD2016
- BS Public HealthJohns Hopkins UniversityUndergraduate2011
Publications, Presentations & Press
- AI-Human Hybrid Workflow Enhances Teleophthalmology for the Detection of Diabetic RetinopathyOphthalmology Science2023
- Artificial Intelligence Improves Patient Follow-Up in a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening ProgramClinical Ophthalmology2023
- Predicting Systemic Health Features from Retinal Fundus Images Using Transfer-Learning-Based Artificial Intelligence ModelsDiagnostics2022
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CA, HI
- License Numbers:A 195700, MD-22959
- Board Certifications:American Board of Ophthalmology