Chang Sup Lee, M.D.

Chang Sup Lee, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. His expertise includes age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, retinal tears, retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, inherited retinal diseases, and ocular inflammation. At Pacific Eye Institute in Upland, Dr. Lee offers comprehensive retina services to patients throughout the Inland Empire.

Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Biology as an Echols Scholar. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Lee completed an internship and an ophthalmology residency at the West Virginia University Eye Institute, where he achieved the highest score in the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) and was honored with the Best Resident Research Award.

Furthering his specialization, Dr. Lee completed a prestigious two-year Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at the USC Roski Eye Institute in partnership with Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, gaining advanced training in retinal surgery and care.

Dr. Lee has an extensive background in research, having conducted numerous projects throughout his training. His work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, covering topics from retinal detachment to diabetic retinopathy. He has presented his research at notable international conferences, including the Retina Society, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). His dedication to advancing retinal care earned him recognition as one of the “Rising Stars in Retina” in the October 2023 issue of Retina Today.

As an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, Dr. Lee continues to contribute to the field of retinal disease management.

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Lee enjoys playing tennis and cooking traditional Korean cuisine. He is fluent in both Korean and English, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.