Vincent Fan, M.D.

Board Certified Surgeon:

Specializes in medical, refractive, and non-refractive surgical diseases of the cornea, anterior segment, and lens.

Clinical Practice:

Encompasses corneal transplantation, laser-assisted microincisional cataract surgery, and laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK),
among others.

Research Interests:

Focus on cataract and refractive technology, dry
eye management, specialty contact lenses, and information technology
applications in ophthalmology.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC Berkeley Graduate degrees from Boston University School of Medicine and Graduate School of Business

Training:
Transitional year internship at Weill Cornell Medical College – New
York Presbyterian Hospital Queens Ophthalmology residency at Feinberg School of Medicine at
Northwestern University (served as Chief Resident) Cornea research fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine under
Penny Asbell, MD Specialized surgical fellowship training in cornea, external
disease, and refractive surgery under David Schanzlin, MD, Michael Gordon, MD, and Jack Weiss, MD

Awards:
Goldberg Trust Resident Research Award
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
research awards in 2005, 2006, and 2007

Advocacy and Volunteer Work:
Congressional Advocacy Day Ambassador for the Illinois Academy of
Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Received Congressional Letter of Commendation for volunteer work

Humanitarian Work:
Performed cataract surgeries on indigent patients in northern India Ophthalmic consultant for the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus Foundation

Background:

Worked in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles before
pursuing a medical career

Volunteer Work:

With the California Alumni Association and as a mentor
to pre-med, medical students, and ophthalmology residents

Hobbies:

High-performance automobiles, technology, travel, good food,
nutrition, playing/watching sports