Elise Lee Ma, MD, PhD

Dr. Elise Ma is an ophthalmologist who specializes in eye care with a particular focus on corneal conditions. They earned their MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and also hold a PhD. Dr. Ma completed an internship in Internal Medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center, followed by an ophthalmology residency at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. They are currently pursuing fellowship training in cornea at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, which they will complete in 2026. With 9 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Ma brings extensive knowledge to their practice.

Dr. Ma practices at the UCLA Doris Stein Eye Research Center in Los Angeles, California. They focus on treating serious eye infections such as keratitis and contact lens-related infections. Dr. Ma also manages ulcerative keratitis, a condition that can cause corneal damage if left untreated. Their expertise includes performing comprehensive dilated eye exams to thoroughly evaluate eye health, advanced …retinal imaging to capture detailed pictures of the back of the eye, and optical coherence tomography, a specialized scan that creates cross-sectional images of eye tissues.