Jennifer U. Sung, M.D.
Dr. Jennifer Sung is a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist in San Francisco with fellowship training in diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous. She specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of complex retinal conditions with a focus on preserving vision and improving long-term eye health.
Retina Care
Dr. Sung treats a wide range of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, macular puckers and holes, retinal detachments, and age-related macular degeneration. She provides advanced medical and surgical care using modern diagnostic and treatment technologies to protect and restore vision.
Training
Fellowship
Vitreoretinal Surgery, Wills Eye Hospital
Residency
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Residency
Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Internship
Internal Medicine, Evanston Hospital
Medical School
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Graduate School
MBA in Healthcare Management, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Undergraduate
BA in Neurobiology and Physiology, Honors Program in Medical Education, Northwestern University
More About Dr. Sung
Academic
Dr. Sung previously served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has taught medical students, ophthalmology residents, and retinal fellows in the treatment of retinal diseases. She has been a co-investigator in multiple clinical trials studying age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Dr. Sung received a research award from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation and an National Institutes of Health K12 Clinician Scientist Grant for research in retinal neuroprotection.
Memberships
Dr. Sung is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Retina Society, American Society of Retina Specialists, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She also serves as a peer reviewer for ophthalmology journals.
Personal
Dr. Sung joined Pacific Eye Associates in 2011 and enjoys living in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Outside of medicine, she enjoys music and ballet.
