Vincent C Fan MD MBA, MA, FAAO

Ophthalmology•San Jose, CA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Attending Physician and Surgeon: Department of Ophthalmology: Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery

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5755 Cottle Rd Bldg 22San Jose, CA 95123
Phone+1 408-972-6570

Summary

I am a Board Certified, Physician and Surgeon. My clinical clinical interests encompass medical, refractive, and non-refractive surgical diseases of the cornea, anterior segment, and lens. This includes, but is not limited to, corneal transplantation, No stitch, microincisional cataract surgery with astigmatism and presbyopic correcting intraocular lenses, and laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK). My research interests include advances in cataract and refractive technology, dry eye management, specialty contact lenses, and applications of information technology in ophthalmology.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Berkeley campus of the University of California. I also completed graduate degrees from Boston University's School of Medicine and Questrom Graduate School of Business. I have also trained at internationally renowned medical centers: including a transitional year internship at Weill Cornell Medical College – New York Presbyterian Hospital Queens. I completed my ophthalmology residency at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in downtown Chicago- where I also served as Chief Resident. I completed a cornea research fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City under Penny A. Asbell, MD. I also sought an additional year of specialized surgical fellowship training in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery under David J. Schanzlin, MD, Michael Gordon, MD, and Jack L. Weiss, MD.

Education & Training

Gordon Schanzlin New Vision InstituteFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2012 - 2013
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
Northwestern McGaw/NMH/VAGME, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2005 - 2008
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 2003, MD, With Distinction
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Transitional Year
New York-Presbyterian/QueensInternship, Transitional Year
Boston University School of MedicineMA, Medical Science
Boston University Questrom Graduate School of BusinessMBA, Health Care Management
University of California, BerkeleyBA, Economics

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
HI State Medical License 2015 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2006 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2008 - 2014
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Certificate of Appreciation American Board of Ophthalmology, 2021-2024
Volunteer Year 6 Recognition American Board of Ophthalmology, 2016-2022
COVID-19 Pandemic Certificate of Appreciation Emergency Medical Services Authority, State of CA @ Long Beach Medical Reserve, 2020-2021
Project Cataract 2018 Plaque and Distinction Award @ Sharma Eye Hospital Sarav Bhartiys Sewa Samiti, Dhuri, Sanru, 2018
Council of 100, Inaugural Member ASCRS, 2016
Department of Ophthalmology Commendation: Patient Letter Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, 2016
Mount Sinai, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery ARVO Travel Grant Martin and Toni Sosnoff Foundation, Research to Prevent Blindness, 2007-2008
Mount Sinai, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery ARVO Travel Grant Refractec, 2006
Chief Resident: Northwestern Memorial Hospital + Administrative Chief; Chief Resident: Jesse Brown Veteran’s Administration Medical Center McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Department of Ophthalmology, 2011
Letter of Appreciation American Academy of Ophthalmology, Illinois Academy of Ophthalmology, 2011
ARVO 2011 Resident Research Support, Goldberg Trust Resident Research Award 2011
ARVO 2011 Resident Research Support; ARVO 2009 Resident Research Support Northwestern University, Department of Ophthalmology, 2009, 2011
Distinction in Research Howard University Hospital Graduate Medical Education, 2005
Congressional Service Commendation Letter Congressional Representative Mike Doyle (14th D, PA), 2005
Excellence in Research Scholarship Storm Eye/ASCRS, 2005-2007
Stipend and Plaque Winner HUCM Department of Ophthalmology, 2003
Membership Chair and Student Mentor Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Boston University School of Medicine Honor Society, 1996
Overseas Ambassador, Community Service Award China Youth Corps., 1994
Distinction: Longest Volunteer, Long Term Service Commitment Award Venice Family Clinic, 1994
Program Scholarship US NIH MARC II, 1994
Goldberg Trust Resident Research Award Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Community Service Award: Overseas Ambassador China Youth Corps
Department of Ophthalmology Resident Research Support McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Congressional Advocacy Day Resident Ambassador Illinois Academy of Ophthalmology
Certificate of Achievement: Phacoemulsification Grewal Eye Institute
Excellence in Resident and Fellowship Research Scholarship ASCRS and Storm Eye Institute
ARVO Grant Award Refractec
Congressional Service Commendation Letter The Honorable Congressional Representative Mike Doyle (14th D, PA)
Outstanding 4th Year Student Departmental Citation HUH Department of Ophthalmology
Long Term Service Commitment Award Venice Family Clinic
Membership Chair and Student Mentor Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Letter of Appreciation American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

12 citations
Changes in higher order wavefront aberrations after contact lens corneal refractive therapy and LASIK surgery.
BA Robert N. Goldstone, Elvin H Yildiz, Vincent C Fan, Penny A. Asbell
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2010-05-01
17 citations
Evaluation of a new tear osmometer for repeatability and accuracy, using 0.5-microL (500-Nanoliter) samples
Elvin H Yildiz, Vincent C Fan, Hina Banday, Lakshmi V Ramanathan, Ratna K Bitra
Cornea. 2009-07-01
8 citations
Fluorophotometry to evaluate the corneal epithelium in eyes undergoing contact lens corneal reshaping to correct myopia.
Danielle Z Savitsky, Vincent C Fan, Elvin H Yildiz, Ted T Du, Penny A. Asbell
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2009-04-01

Journal Articles

“Changes in Higher-Order Wavefront Aberrations after Corneal Refractive Therapy and LASIK surgery”
Goldstone, R, Yildiz, EH, Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, J Refract Surg, 5/1/2010
“Evaluation of a New Tear Osmometer Instrument for Repeatability and Accuracy Using Nanoliter-Sized Samples”
Yildiz, EH, Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, et al., Cornea, 7/1/2009
“Fluorophotometry to Evaluate the Cornea in Patients Utilizing Contact Lens Corneal Reshaping to Correct Myopia”
Savitsky, DZ, Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, et al., J Refract Surg, 4/1/2009
“Contact Lens Related Fusarium Infection: Case Series Experience in New York City & Review of Fungal Keratitis”
Hu, S, Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice, 11/1/2007
“Conductive Keratoplasty”
Du, T, Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, Current Opinion, 7/1/2007
One Drop Technique: Simplified Procedure For Corneal Permeability Evaluation In Humans with Fluorophotometry
Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, et al, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 2007
"Fluorophotometry as a Diagnostic Tool for the Evaluation of Dry Eye Disease”
Fahim, MM, Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, et al., BMC Ophthalmology, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

Neonatal and Pediatric Pharmacology, 3rd Edition
Chapter: Anti-Parasitic Agents
Yaffe, S, Hotez, P, Fan, VCEditors: Yaffe, S.Linpincott Williams & WilkinsEdition 3,2005

Abstracts/Posters

Retinoblastoma: Classification and Histopathologic Features of Enucleated Globes from 2004-2010 at Children’s Memorial Hospital
Fan, V, Olson, E, Wu, G, Bryar, P, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 4/22/2011
Biomarker for Dry Eye Disease: The Correlation Between Estimated Corneal Permeability and Clinical Severity
Massingale, ML, Rosenberg, E, Vallabhajosyula, M, Fan VC, Suzuki, M, Asbell PA, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 4/11/2009
A Comparison of Changes in Higher-Order Wavefront Aberrations After Corneal Refractive Therapy and LASIK Surgery
Fan, VC, Goldstone, R, Asbell, PA, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 4/11/2009
A Comparison of the Marco/Nidek OPD, the Topcon Auto-refractor, and Manifest Refraction in the Determination of Best Corrected Spectacle Visual Acuity
Fan, VC, Asbell, PA, et al, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 4/11/2008
Simplified Technique of Fluorophotometry for Corneal Permeability Evaluation in Humans
Fan, VC; Koonapareddy, CK; Chen, D; Du, TT; Asbell, PA, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 5/10/2007
Fluorophotometry to Evaluate the Cornea in Patients Utilizing Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) yo Correct Myopia
Savitsky, D, Fan, VC; Asbell, PA, et al, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 5/7/2007
Neutral Pressure Conductive Keratoplasty for the Correction of Hyperopia and Presbyopia
Fan, VC; Asbell, PA, et al, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 5/2006
Orbital Complications of Sickle Cell Disease: Case Series and Literature Review
Fan, VC, Hunter, T, et al, ARVO, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 5/1/2005
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Lectures

E3E4: The Os of Eye Health
Zoom: E3E4 Classmate Meeting - 6/28/2024
"The Os of Eyecare"
Riverside Medical Clinic Symposium - 5/11/2022
Oxalosis
Childrens Memorial Hospital, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds - 4/5/2010
The Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma
Older Americans Day, Isabella Geriatric Center, New York, NY - 5/24/2006
Glaucoma
Women’s Health Conference, Medgar Evers College- CUNY, Brooklyn, NY - 3/25/2006
Dry Eye Disease and Fluorophotometry
World Ophthalmology Congress, San Paulo, Brazil - 2/20/2006
Carotid Body Tumors
Vascular Surgery Conference, Department of Surgery, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens - 10/8/2003
Popliteal Aneurysms
New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, Department of Surgery Grand Rounds - 10/1/2003
Health Care Management in the United States
Grand Rounds, Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan - 6/29/2000
Review of the IDX Implementation Project at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Presentation to Executive Management of Dana Farber Cancer Institute - 7/22/1998
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Other

ASCRS STL-12 Capsular Stabilization Techniques: Skills Transfer Lab
Rao, N, Fan, VC, et al, 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Boston, MA - 4/7/2024
ASCRS STL-6 Capsular Stabilization Techniques: Skills Transfer Lab
Riaz, K, Fan, VC, et al, 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Boston, MA - 4/6/2024
ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons - STL-10: DMEK/DSAEK Skills Transfer Lab
Finklea, B, Fan, VC, et al, 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Boston, MA - 4/5/2024
ASCRS Young Eye Surgeon: STL-8: Anterior Segment Surgery Skills Transfer Lab
Venkateswaran, N, Fan, VC, et al, 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Boston, MA - 4/5/2024
ASCRS STL - 12: "Capsular Stablization Techniques" Skills Transfer Lab
Rao, N, Fan, VC, et al, 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA - 5/7/2023
ASCRS STL - 6: "Capsular Stablization Techniques" Skills Transfer Lab
Riaz, K, Fan, VC, et al, 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA - 5/6/2023
ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons - STL-7: Anterior Segment Skills Transfer Lab
Venkateswaran, N, Fan, VC, et al, 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA - 5/5/2023
ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons - STL - 4: Phacoemulisfication Lab
Zhu, D, Fan, VC, et al, 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting
San Diego, CA - 5/5/2023
"Capsular Stabilization Techniques Skills Transfer Session"
Rao, N, Fan, VC, eTron al, 2022 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Washington, DC - 4/24/2022
"Capsular Stabilization Techniques Skills Transfer Session"
Rao, N, Fan, VC, et al, 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, NV - 7/25/2021
“Interoperative Complications Unique to Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery and Their Management”
Grewal, SPS, Basti, S, Grewal, DS, Fan, VC, Symposium
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Las Vegas, NV, Session 532 - 11/16/2015
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Press Mentions

The O's of Eyecare SeminarMay 11th, 2022

Committees

Washington Legislative Fly In: Ophthalmology & Patient Advocacy, ASCRS ASOA Alliance of Specialty Medicine 2014 - 2015
Chief Resident, Northwestern University Department of Ophthalmology Executive Committee 2011 - 2011
Alumni Scholarship Interview Committee, Cal Alumni Club of New York 2005 - 2008
Transitional Year Resident Representative, New York Hospital Queens Graduate Medical Education Committee 2003 - 2004
Alumni Scholarship Interview Committee, Cal Alumni Club of New England 1996 - 1998

Research History

Resident Research AssistantPreceptor: Paul Bryar, MD, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Department of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, 2009-11 • Histopathologic Classification of All Enucleated Retinoblastoma Globes at Children’s Memorial Hospital2009 - 2011
Resident Research AssistantPreceptor: Penny A. Asbell, MD, Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine; Department of Ophthalmology, New York, NY, 2008-9 • Paragon Vision CRT Lenses versus LASIK and Higher Order Aberrations2008 - 2009
Clinical Research FellowPreceptor: Penny A. Asbell, MD, Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine; NY, NY, Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea Service and Refractive Surgery Center. Collaborated with Cornea Service conducting clinical trials and publications in various stages2005 - 2008