Dr. Cathy Sun
Overview
Dr. Cathy Sun is an ophthalmologist who specializes in caring for adults with glaucoma. She performs a variety of laser procedures and surgeries, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, glaucoma filtering surgery and cataract surgery. Sun's research focuses on using electronic health records and clinical trials to improve diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and other chronic eye disorders. She has received research funding from the American Glaucoma Society and is currently supported by the National Institutes of Health. Sun earned her medical degree and completed a residency in ophthalmology at UCSF. She completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She received a merit award fellowship from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. Sun is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and American Glaucoma Society. In her free time, she enjoys running, gardening and exploring the outdoors.
Dr. Sun is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
490 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Ophthalmology Clinic
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Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cathy Sun
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cathy Sun?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cathy Sun by calling their office at 415-353-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cathy Sun a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cathy Sun is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cathy Sun specialize in?
While Dr. Cathy Sun is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Cathy Sun participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cathy Sun has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Cathy Sun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cathy Sun accept my insurance?
Dr. Cathy Sun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Sun isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- TrabeculectomyDr. Sun isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CataractDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Sun isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.