Dr. Stephanie Chen

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Los Altos, CA

Areas of Expertise

Cornea Transplantation
Refractive Surgery
DMEK and DSAEK
Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP)
Pterygium Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction

About Me

Dr. Stephanie P. Chen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, cornea transplantation, and refractive surgery at Altos Eye Physicians. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), providing an elevated patient experience with individualized care, attention to detail, and modern practice techniques.

Dr. Chen graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and earned her Medical Degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at UCSF and pursued subspecialty training in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Known for her compassionate, patient-centric approach, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and proficient in Spanish, committed to connecting with patients on a personal level and making a positive impact on their lives.

She specializes in modern cataract surgery with advanced lens options, laser vision correction, and complex corneal care, including procedures like DMEK/DSAEK, PKP, pterygium surgery, corneal cross-linking, and ocular surface reconstruction. A California native, she enjoys cycling, snowboarding, and exploring the natural beauty of the Bay Area and Northern California with her family and friends.

Training

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

    Ophthalmology

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

    Residency
  • Stanford University School of Medicine

    MD

    Stanford University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    BS in Biology

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery and CEDARS/ASPENS Forum nominee

    American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery and CEDARS/ASPENS Forum

  • Starr E. Shulman MPA Fellowship

    Starr E. Shulman

  • UCSF GME Excellence and Innovation Award

    UCSF

  • Garcia Ashbury Award for Best Clinical Research

    Garcia Ashbury

  • UCSF CHESA Grant

    UCSF

  • ALTA California Eye Research Foundation Grant

    ALTA California Eye Research Foundation

  • W.M. Keck Foundation Medical Scholarship

    W.M. Keck Foundation

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA
License Numbers
A165180

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