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Dr. Cathy Sun is an ophthalmologist who specializes in caring for adults with glaucoma. She performs a variety of laser procedures and surgeries, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, glaucoma filtering surgery and cataract surgery.

Sun's research focuses on using electronic health records and clinical trials to improve diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and other chronic eye disorders. She has received research funding from the American Glaucoma Society and is currently supported by the National Institutes of Health.

Sun earned her medical degree and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She received a merit award fellowship from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation.

Sun is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and American Glaucoma Society. In her free time, she enjoys running, gardening and exploring the outdoors.

  • Education

    UCSF, MD, 2014

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Ophthalmology, 2018

  • Fellowships

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Glaucoma, 2019

  • Academic Title

    Assistant Professor

My goal is to help patients better understand their disease so we can work together to identify the best therapeutic solutions.

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    104 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 08, 2022
    Dr. Sun was very knowledgeable friendly and professional. She explained everything in detail.
    Mar 02, 2022
    Dr Sun is an excellent provider. She responds immediately to MyChart inquiries and has exceptional communication skills to complement her Medical skills.
    Jan 27, 2022
    All good.
    Jan 15, 2022
    All was good.
    Jul 27, 2021
    Dr. Sun is very knowledgeable and professional when diagnosing my eyes. She thoroughly evaluated my medical history and consulted my primary care physician and other doctors before recommending the best treatment for me. She had her assistants find the best available time for my next visit. I am very fortunate and grateful to have such able and caring doctor.
    Jun 20, 2021
    Dr. Sun figured out that a stitch in my eye was the source of the almost constant irritation I'd been experiencing for 14 months and was able to remove it. My eye now feels 100% better and my friends notice that it looks more normal.
    Jun 15, 2021
    Excellent
    Nov 12, 2020
    Very nice experience!
    Sep 27, 2020
    very thourough exam
    Sep 22, 2020
    good

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