Dr. Madeline Ripa

Stephanie P. Chen, MD, is a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgeon who helps patients see clearly and comfortably again. She specializes in modern cataract surgery with advanced lens options as well as laser vision correction and complex corneal care. Patients value her ability to translate technical choices—like IOL selection or graft type—into simple, practical guidance. Dr. Chen trained in cornea and refractive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute after ophthalmology residency at UCSF and medical school at Stanford. She offers DMEK/DSAEK and PKP, pterygium surgery, corneal cross-linking, ocular surface reconstruction, and LASIK/PRK, tailoring each plan to the eye’s measurements and a patient’s visual goals.

Dr. Bradley Barnett, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist and the founder of California LASIK & Eye in Sacramento. He focuses on modern vision correction and advanced corneal care—offering LASIK and PRK, EVO ICL™, premium cataract surgery, and treatments for complex corneal disease. His approach pairs leading technology with a friendly, no-rush consultation style so patients understand every option. Dr. Barnett completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute and a cornea fellowship at the UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute. He holds both an MD and a PhD in Pharmacology from Johns Hopkins and began his academic journey as an Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia. In addition to refractive and cataract surgery, he performs corneal transplantation, cross-linking for keratoconus, and pterygium surgery, and manages dry eye with in-office therapies. He founded his practice to deliver a streamlined, outcomes-focused experience that supports clear, lasting vision.

Jillian K. Chong, MD, is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon who helps patients see—and feel—their best with customized, evidence-based care. She offers advanced cataract surgery with a full range of lens options and modern refractive procedures for patients seeking to reduce dependence on glasses or contacts. She also treats complex corneal disease and dry eye, combining medical therapy with procedural options when indicated. Dr. Chong completed ophthalmology residency at Kresge Eye Institute (Wayne State University) and a fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins. Her surgical expertise includes DMEK/DSAEK/DALK/PKP corneal transplantation, corneal cross-linking, and laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK) as well as EVO ICL and refractive lens exchange. Patients appreciate her clear explanations, careful goal-setting and collaborative follow-up.