Dr. Karen Chen

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
San Francisco, CA
Elite Training
Board 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
AI-Assisted Retinal Screening
Global Ophthalmology and Surgical Education

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

    2022

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School)

    Fellowship
  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    Ophthalmology

    2021

    Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    Residency
  • Stanford University School of Medicine

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    2017

    Stanford University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University of Cambridge

    MPhil, Public Health

    2016

    University of Cambridge

    Masters / PhD
  • Johns Hopkins University

    BS Public Health

    2011

    Johns Hopkins University

    Undergraduate

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

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

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