KevinTanMDMS(He/Him)

Ophthalmology • San Francisco, CA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Refractive Surgery

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

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Office
360 Post St
Ste 1005
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone+1 415-982-2020

Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
Case Western Reserve UniversityM.S., Clinical Research, 2008 - 2009
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 2009

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
HI State Medical License 2023 - 2026
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
AlconCertification for LenSx (Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery)
GlaukosCertification to implant iStent (minimally invasive glaucoma device)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Ophthalmologist in San Francisco Doctors' Choice Awards, 2015
Intern Award for Outstanding Clinical Care Scripps Mercy Hospital, 2010
NEI Travel Grant for ARVO National Eye Institute, 2008
Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute Research Award Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2008
Gates Millennium Scholar Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2000
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

33 citations
NAD(P)H oxidase-mediated reactive oxygen species production alters astrocyte membrane molecular order via phospholipase A2.
Donghui Zhu, Chunhua Hu, Wenwen Sheng, Kevin S. Tan, Mark A. Haidekker
The Biochemical Journal. 2009-07-15
185 citations
Hydrogen peroxide alters membrane and cytoskeleton properties and increases intercellular connections in astrocytes.
Donghui Zhu, Kevin S. Tan, Xiaolin Zhang, Albert Y. Sun, Grace Y. Sun
Journal of Cell Science. 2005-08-15
70 citations
Panretinal Photocoagulation for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: Pattern Scan Laser Versus Argon Laser
Aimee V. Chappelow, Kevin Tan, Nadia K. Waheed, Peter K. Kaiser
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012-01-01

Books/Book Chapters

Master Techniques in Blepharoplasty and Periorbital Rejuvenation
Chapter: Surgical Anatomy of the Forehead, Eyelids, and Midface for the Aesthetic Surgeon
Page 11 - 25Tan KS, Oh S-R, Priel A, Korn BS, and Kikkawa DOEditors: Massry G, Murphy MR, Azizzadeh B.Springer, New YorkEdition 1,2011

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

Spanish, French, Taiwanese, Chinese (Cantonese)

External Links

EyeCare Associates of San Franciscohttp://www.eyecaresf.com