Dr. Cindy Ung, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College, where she graduated cum laude with highest honors in Biochemical Sciences and Economics. She received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, where she was recognized with the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award.
Dr. Cindy Ung, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College, where she graduated cum laude with highest honors in Biochemical Sciences and Economics. She received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, where she was recognized with the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award.
Dr. Cindy Ung, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College, where she graduated cum laude with highest honors in Biochemical Sciences and Economics. She received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, where she was recognized with the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award.
She completed her medical internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA and her ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, MA, rated one of the top residency programs in the country. Upon graduation, she was a recipient of the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship, awarded nationally to top clinical residents in ophthalmology. Dr. Ung then remained at Harvard Medical School to complete a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship where she served as chief fellow. During fellowship, she was the recipient of the VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award and the Gragoudas Prize for her clinical research.
Dr. Ung has published numerous original research articles in leading ophthalmology journals including Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Retina and authored several book chapters. She has presented her research at national and international meetings.She is passionate about working closely with patients to restore and preserve vision with individualized treatment plans. Dr. Ung specializes in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, vitreomacular traction, primary and complex retinal detachments, ocular trauma, secondary intraocular lens placement, amongst other conditions.
She is an active member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Outside of work, Dr. Ung enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with her husband and son.
Concern about her patient
I feel like I was not treated with individualized concern by the techs or Doctor. I was tested on a machine that I never used before and deserved an explanation as to what and why it was being used. When Doctor Ung came in to see me, she looked at the pictures of my eyes on the screen without explaining anything, then checked my eyes with her bright light took, then said everything is stable I will see you in 6 months. My eyes were completely dilated and I felt like… what in the world just happened??? I had a delayed response after I left with my husband and thought, I think I would like to request another retina specialist because of my impersonal experience.
The best retina specialist! Very caring and thorough in examinations.
Absolutely professional and friendly
As always Dr.Ung answered my questions and her friendly manner and her skill when administering the injection is greatly appreciated.
Quick appt, quick tests for readiness. Amazingly quick solution to my issue. Friendly staff. I’m very satisfied.
Excellent evaluation, efficient & courteous
She was very straight forward in her instructions before and after the surgery.
Very Good . Very caring, empathetic doctor, Jim Keck
She’s great!