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Dr. Karen Chen
Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Specialist
Elite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible
Areas of Expertise
Cataract Surgery With Advanced Lens Implants
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
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