Dr. Diana Do

Professor

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Biography

Diana Do, MD, is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs at the Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, where she leads clinical trials focused on retinal disorders. An internationally recognized physician, Dr. Do specializes in the surgical and medical treatment of retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, among others. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience leading clinical trials. Dr. Do has authored 200 publications and contributed to 25 book chapters, establishing her as a leading figure in her field. Prior to her current role at Stanford, she served as Associate Professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and held the position of Vice Chair of Education at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Her educational background includes a BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MD from the University of California, San Francisco. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to ophthalmology education and research, including the Ophthalmology Faculty Teaching Award and the Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. Additionally, Dr. Do is actively involved in mentoring medical students and residents and serves on several professional organizations related to ophthalmology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, California

Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs and Clinic Chief at Byers Eye Institute, specializing in ophthalmology.

Associate Professor

— Present

Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University •

Led clinical trials and the Retina Fellowship Training Program.

Vice Chair of Education

— Present

University of Nebraska College of Medicine •

Directed residency training programs and retinal fellowships.

Awards

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Ophthalmology Faculty Teaching Award

2018-06-01
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Honor Award

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Achievement Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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