Dr. Stephanie Chen
Areas of Expertise
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

Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Residency
MD
Stanford University School of Medicine
Medical School
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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