Dr. Rebecca Chen

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
Frisco, TX

Areas of Expertise

Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Procedures
Medical and Surgical Care for Glaucoma
Glaucoma Surgical Outcomes
Biometric Associations in Glaucoma using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

About Me

Rebecca Chen, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in medical and surgical care for glaucoma, as well as cataract surgery.

Dr. Chen earned her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, where she was voted Chief Resident. She received advanced training through a glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where she was a Heed Fellow. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2025 and previously served on the faculty at the University of California, Davis.

Dr. Chen has published peer-reviewed academic articles, contributed to the book Emerging Ocular Infections, and presented at regional and national meetings related to her areas of expertise. When she’s not at work, Dr. Chen enjoys exploring local foods, hiking, traveling, trying new hobbies, and spending quality time with her family.

Training

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Glaucoma

    2022

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    2021

    Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency
  • Internal Medicine

    2018

    Metro Health Medical Center/Case Western University

    Residency
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Medicine

    2017

    Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Diamond Doc Award (>90th percentile of patient feedback surveys)

    2024

    UC Davis Health System

  • Diamond Doc Award (>90th percentile of patient feedback surveys)

    2023

    UC Davis Health System

  • Heed Fellowship

    2021

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation and Society of Heed Fellows

  • Best Resident Paper/Presentation

    2020

    Annual Ophthalmology Research, Residents, and Alumni Meeting, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
TX
License Numbers
V6563

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