Dr. Stephanie Chen

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.