Wen-Jeng M. Yao, MD
Ophthalmology
- Attending Physician, Glaucoma
- Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Montefiore North at Carpenter Avenue
4141 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10466-2601
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Wen-Jeng M. Yao, MD, is an Attending Physician and Associate Professor in Ophthalmology at Montefiore Einstein. Her clinical focus is on routine and complex cataract surgery, medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, and comprehensive ophthalmology. She enjoys establishing long-lasting relationships with her patients, delivering the highest quality clinical and surgical care in ophthalmology, and teaching residents who are training to become future ophthalmologists.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree at Cornell University, Dr. Yao attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, earning her Doctor of Medicine in 2006. She began her postdoctoral training with a yearlong internship at Saint Peters University Hospital, followed by her residency in ophthalmology at George Washington University in 2010. In 2011, she completed her surgical glaucoma fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Yao’s research interests involve identifying epidemiological associations of glaucoma and advancing surgical and laser techniques for glaucoma therapy. Her work has been shared through peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, abstracts and poster presentations.
Dr. Yao is board certified and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society and Women in Ophthalmology. She was listed as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Gender: Female
Credentials
Titles and Positions
- Attending Physician, Glaucoma
- Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Education and Training
- Medical Education Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Fellowship New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Residency George Washington Univ Medical Center
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
Clinical Focus
Routine and Complex Cataract Surgery
Medical and Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Research Focus
Glaucoma
Resident Education
Locations
Primary Location
Montefiore North at Carpenter Avenue
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Additional Locations
Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
718-920-2020
Montefiore Medical Group-Wakefield Ambulatory Care Center
4234 Bronx Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10466-2611
