Overview
Karen Wai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Wai is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 90 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen M. Wai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen M. Wai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen M. Wai by calling their office at 650-723-6995. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen M. Wai a top-rated expert for Retinal Vein Occlusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen M. Wai is classified as an Elite expert for Retinal Vein Occlusion, 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. Karen M. Wai specialize in?
While Dr. Karen M. Wai is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Karen M. Wai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen M. Wai has published 90 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Vein Occlusion. You can view a list of Dr. Karen M. Wai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen M. Wai accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen M. Wai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-6995 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
- Elite
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Wai isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Wai isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Wai isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- VitrectomyDr. Wai isDistinguished. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Advanced
- Amaurosis FugaxDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Amaurosis Fugax.
- CataractDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- DacryoadenitisDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Thyroid Eye DiseaseDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Eye Disease.
- UveitisDr. Wai isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- BlepharitisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Color BlindnessDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Congenital CataractDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- HyphemaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- PapilledemaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Periorbital CellulitisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Periorbital Cellulitis.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PresbyopiaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
- ScleritisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- StrabismusDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)