Areas of Expertise
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

Glaucoma
2022Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School)
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2021Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)
2017Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical School
MPhil, Public Health
2016University of Cambridge
Masters / PhD
BS Public Health
2011Johns Hopkins University
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
AI-Human Hybrid Workflow Enhances Teleophthalmology for the Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy
Ophthalmology Science•2023Artificial Intelligence Improves Patient Follow-Up in a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Program
Clinical Ophthalmology•2023Predicting Systemic Health Features from Retinal Fundus Images Using Transfer-Learning-Based Artificial Intelligence Models
Diagnostics•2022
Certifications & Licensure
- Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- Licensed In
- CA, HI
- License Numbers
- A 195700, MD-22959
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