Ying Han

Ying Han

MD, PhD

Medical Director, Glaucoma Clinic
Ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist
Expert in treating glaucoma and cataracts

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Dr. Ying Han is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating glaucoma, including medical, laser and surgical therapies. She has expertise in evaluating and treating cataracts as well.

In her research, Han evaluates new drug delivery and new surgical procedures for glaucoma. She's also interested in screening and treatment of glaucoma to prevent vision loss.

Han earned her medical degree at Nanjing Medical University and a doctoral degree in vision science at the University of California, Berkeley. She completed a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at UCSF.

Han is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology and Prevent Blindness Northern California.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Cardiology Fellowship-GME, Ophthalmology

  • Residencies

    UCSF Cardiology Fellowship-GME, Ophthalmology

  • Internship

    Kaiser Foundation Hospital GME-Oakland, Internal Medicine

  • Degree

    MD, Nanjing Medical University

  • Languages

    Chinese - Mandarin

I enjoy helping people from young to old. Maintaining and improving their vision is my mission. I focus my research on obstacles to patient care.

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