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Posted by: The Sumaira Foundation in News & Announcements
The Sumaira Foundation is proud and pleased to welcome Dr. John Chen, Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at Mayo Clinic, to join TSF’s international Medical Advisory Board.
Dr. Chen attended the University of Virginia for his undergraduate and combined MD/PhD degrees and completed his Ophthalmology residency and Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship training at the University of Iowa.
He then took a position at the Mayo Clinic in 2014 where he specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Currently, he serves as a Consultant and Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology, and Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship Director at the Mayo Clinic.
Among Dr. Chen’s awards/honors are the AAO Senior Achievement Award, Top Doctors in Minnesota, the Heed Fellowship, Real World Ophthalmology Inspiring Academic Leader Award, Ophthalmology Teacher of the Year Award four times leading to induction to the Educators Hall of Fame, and the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Educator Award – awarded to the top educator at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
He has published over 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts and his research interests include optic neuritis (especially MOGAD and NMOSD), ophthalmic imaging, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.