Allison J Chen

Allison J Chen, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, US. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist licensed in Texas and California, specializing in corneal, refractive, and anterior segment surgery. Her expertise includes keratoconus treatment, crosslinking, corneal transplants, LASIK/PRK, and advanced cataract surgery techniques.

Education: Graduated from Brown University’s BA/MD program, completed ophthalmology residency at UC San Diego’s Shiley Eye Institute, and a cornea/refractive fellowship at Baylor. Previously led the cornea division at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles and Southern California’s keratoconus crosslinking program.

Research & Clinical Focus: Advances in refractive surgery outcomes, personalized cataract surgery, and corneal disorders. Author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications and international presentations.

Awards:

• ASCRS Resident Excellence Award (2020)
• National Institutes of Health Research Award (2014)
• Clinical Teaching Awards (2012, 2021)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2025)

Professional Contributions: Leadership in keratoconus treatment programs, mentorship in refractive surgery, and advocacy for professional excellence in medicine.