#  Darren Chen, MD 

Ophthalmology Resident, Class of 2026

 

 

 



   ![chen_darren.jpg](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_4_5__320x400/public/eye/files/chen_darren.jpg?itok=UgWKdnmX) 

 



 





 

*Future Plans: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami*

Dr. Darren Chen was born and raised in Southern California and received his BA in Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa Honors. He went on to earn his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. In the Department of Ophthalmology, his research included projects on evaluating aerosol generation during dacryocystorhinostomy procedures and incentives for academic productivity. He presented his work on ophthalmic virtual visit utilization at the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His research has been published in *American Journal of Ophthalmology, Laryngoscope, Current Ophthalmology Reports, Spine*, and *Telemedicine Journal of e-Health*.

Dr. Chen completed a Transitional Year Internship at Newton Wellesley Hospital as part of Harvard Ophthalmology’s four-year integrated residency program, where he received the nursing award for his excellence in working with nursing staff.



 

 

 





 

 

- ## Graduating Class
    
     [Class of 2026](/graduating-class/class-2026)
- ## Position
    
     [Alumni](/faculty/alumni)