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Summary
Dr. Karen Wai is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and retinal conditions. She earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and has been practicing for eight years. Her expertise focuses on complex retinal disorders and vision-threatening conditions that require specialized treatment.
Dr. Wai practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto and Saratoga, California, where she treats patients with serious eye conditions including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior vitreous detachment. She performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Her treatment options include anti-VEGF therapy for patients with retinal conditions that can affect vision.
Dr. Wai practices at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto and Saratoga, California, where she treats patients with serious eye conditions including cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior vitreous detachment. She performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Her treatment options include anti-VEGF therapy for patients with retinal conditions that can affect vision.
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Quick Facts
- 8 years of experience
- Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karen Michelle Phan Wai has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Karen Michelle Phan Wai | Dr. Keshav Narain | Dr. Christine Lauren Benador-Shen | Dr. Rajvi Mehta |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 8 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi | |||
| Saratoga , CA | San Jose , CA | Santa Clara , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Michelle Phan Wai has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2018
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Wai affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Wai is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and Stanford Hospital.
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