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Bryan J. Winn, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Oculofacial Plastic & Orbital Surgery Mission Bay
415-353-2020
Portrait of Bryan J. Winn
Portrait of Bryan J. Winn
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Bryan J. Winn, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Oculofacial Plastic & Orbital Surgery Mission Bay
415-353-2020

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About me

Dr. Bryan J. Winn is an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery: treating disorders of the eyelid, tear drainage system, and orbit (cavity containing the eye). He also performs aesthetic rejuvenation procedures for the face. He takes pride in offering compassionate care that combines his clinical expertise with a warm bedside manner.

Winn studies how the environment, nutrition and the human microbiome (all the microorganisms living on and inside a human body) may play roles in chronic inflammatory eye and orbital diseases.

Winn earned his medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery in Seattle, sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Prior to joining UCSF, Winn served as chief of oculoplastic and orbital surgery at Columbia University. He now also serves as chief of ophthalmology for San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System and a vice chair in the ophthalmology department at UCSF.

Winn has published more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and several book chapters. He frequently lectures at meetings around the globe. He is a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons and International Thyroid Eye Disease Society.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Fellowship

  • Oculofacial & Anesthetic Plast, Aesthetic Eye Associates / Allure Facial Laser and

Residency

  • Ophthalmology, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME

Degree

  • MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.8
    4.8 out of 5 Stars
    187 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 4, 2025

      Both physicians, Dr Winn and Dr. Kelly, were exceptional as well as the PA, Farah Dourra.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 22, 2025

      Brilliant top level care, concern, expert assessment and doctor was super thorough. One of the best medical assessments ever.

    • 4.6 out of 5 Stars
      November 13, 2025

      I like Dr Winn very much, he is excellent. More info about my two options for treatment would have been very helpful.

    • 4.3 out of 5 Stars
      November 9, 2025

      Dr. Winn, Dr. Kelly and Farah were phenomenal. Dr. Winn is my provider, he has been taking care of me from the beginning. He is so assuring and comforting and friendly. I know I can improve as a patient by asking more questions because he is so wonderful at answering them, but I guess I Was too afraid to ask or I'm not sure why I didn't. See Dr. Winn addressed my questions with assurance and grace, but he didn't tell me what he would be doing, just more so: oh we can do that procedure in office. But I didn't know what to expect with remove the fat that had transferred to a part of my eyelid, I had no idea it would involve a machine and stiches or that I would have stiches for a week or that I can't put make up on for 2 weeks. So while I could be better with asking more questions, Dr. Winn could also provide a bit more details to set better expectations.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 23, 2025

      Dr Winn is outstanding

    • 4.9 out of 5 Stars
      August 14, 2025

      Dr. Winn speaks with empathy and treats patients with care and respect. I appreciate that he takes the time to treat patients like people and less like a job

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