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About Dr. Connie M. Wu (site creator)

Connie M. Wu, M.D., is a board-certified glaucoma fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in the care of patients with glaucoma and cataracts, currently practicing in Menlo Park, CA at the Mid-Peninsula Ophthalmology Medical Group. She completed the combined BA/MD program at Brown University, where she graduated with the highest distinction. At the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Honor Society for her academic achievements and her scholarly concentration in aging.

Dr. Wu is a San Francisco Bay Area native, and completed her internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center at Stanford University. She graduated ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, the first and longest standing ophthalmology hospital in the country. At the completion of her training, she received the William Tasman Outstanding Fellow Award, a prestigious award given to a single fellow each year to recognize exceptional dedication to ophthalmic education.

Prior to moving back to the Bay Area, Dr. Wu served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, which has been ranked as the best ophthalmology hospital for over 20 consecutive years. Prior to leaving her position, she was elected as Professor of the Year for her academic contributions and commitment to medical education. She currently serves on the adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Wu is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She has been invited to serve as a surgical instructor and presenter at national ophthalmic meetings. Dr. Wu has published numerous research papers and book chapters, and has research interests in improving surgical outcomes, glaucoma laser treatments, and access to ophthalmic care. She has also served as a contributor to the Wills Eye Manual, a top ophthalmic reference book trusted by physicians around the world.

Dr. Wu specializes in cataract surgery and glaucoma surgeries and procedures including trabeculectomy, tube shunt, laser cyclophotocoagulation, selective laser trabeculoplasty and a wide range of minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS). She aims to foster longstanding partnerships with her patients by developing patient-centric approaches to promoting the best possible vision for each individual.

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