Cathy Sun

MD

Ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist

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.

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    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    147 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 21, 2024
    Dr. Sun is very responsive and answers questions adequately. She is prepared with knowledge about my eyes.
    Nov 19, 2024
    Dr. Sun is an excellent provider. She is knowledgeable, professional, friendly.
    Oct 03, 2024
    Dr was very friendly and helpful.
    Aug 03, 2024
    Dr. Sun is responsive. I feel very comfortable with her care. My eye condition is challenging.
    Jun 20, 2024
    Really appreciate Dr. Sun to call me the next working day after the appointment to see if I have any more questions and concerns about the planned surgery.
    May 02, 2024
    I was very impressed by Dr. Sun
    Apr 04, 2024
    Dr. Sun listens and carefully explains. I have confidence in her care.
    Apr 03, 2024
    Excellent treatment and responses. Outstanding knowledge
    Mar 28, 2024
    I really like Dr Sun - she's very thorough and reviewed all the notes from my previous doctor. But that clinic's too busy!
    Dec 14, 2023
    The overall scheduling notion for care providers allows them too little time to listen to patients' concerns and answer questions patiently, and as their knowledge clearly qualifies them to do.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr Sun was most professional, and verified what were concerning test results and contacted colleagues directly when an urgent referral was needed. Very conscientious
    Dec 04, 2023
    Knew her stuff/ took care of business
    Nov 07, 2023
    I appreciate the explanations I received about my eyes. I always have my eyes checked every year so I was concerned about why I had not been told I had a problem. I accept the explanation I received. I currently live 50 miles away but I was determined to keep the appointment to check my eyes
    Oct 12, 2023
    Dr. Sun is nice and professional!
    Sep 21, 2023
    Most skillful, conscientious, and thoughtful ophthalmologist I've seen in years. Performed a delicate surgery successfully and explained in advance what she was doing to increase likelihood of success; over the last 2-1/2 years has followed up carefully and made sure I was able to get appointments when needed and adjusted meds as needed when I called on phone.
    Aug 29, 2023
    Generally, UCSF's ophthalmology has been somewhat disappointing over the years, but Dr. Sun has been a plus.
    Aug 02, 2023
    Again, my visit with Dr. Sun was very good. She informed me of everything that she was doing, and made recommendations that will be beneficial to my eye care. Very happy to have her as my doc.
    Jun 01, 2023
    Everything is great, except the delay. We get it, but we cannot rate that part of it as a terrific experience. Thanks for understanding.
    Apr 11, 2023
    Dr Sun is an excellent doctor with terrific communication skills. She is a great listener and cares a lot. I am so grateful to have her as my eye doctor
    Feb 17, 2023
    Dr. Sun is relatively new to me, and thus far, she has been a positive provider. I came to UC Ophthalmology several years ago and have had several change of doctors, change not of my choice. I hope for a more stable environment.

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