Dr. Karen ChenElite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible
San Francisco, CA
Clinical Focus & Services
What I Focus On
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) · 2022Fellowship
OphthalmologyWashington University in St. Louis · 2021Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)Stanford University School of Medicine · 2017Medical School
MPhil, Public HealthUniversity of Cambridge · 2016Masters / PhD
BS Public HealthJohns Hopkins University · 2011Undergraduate
Publications, Presentations & Press
- AI-Human Hybrid Workflow Enhances Teleophthalmology for the Detection of Diabetic RetinopathyOphthalmology Science·2023
- Artificial Intelligence Improves Patient Follow-Up in a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening ProgramClinical Ophthalmology·2023