Anita Hwang

Anita Hwang, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine. She holds medical staff appointments at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, and VA Connecticut Healthcare. Her clinical practice focuses on corneal diseases, premium intraocular lenses, phakic IOLs, and innovative treatments like collagen cross-linking for keratoconus. She actively teaches ophthalmology residents at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System.

Education:

• BS in Biochemistry & Cell Biology, UC San Diego (2000)
• MS in Physiology & Biophysics, Georgetown University (2001)
• MD, SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine (2006)
• Ophthalmology Residency, Yale University (2010)
• Fellowship in Cornea/Refractive Surgery, Doheny Eye Institute, USC (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Hwang specializes in advancing corneal surgical techniques and corneal disease management. Her clinical work integrates cutting-edge therapies such as collagen cross-linking and premium intraocular lens implantation. She has published on DSAEK outcomes and refractive error analysis.

Awards:

• Yale Eye Center Patrick T. Mathews Award (2010)
• ASCRS Resident Excellence Award (2010)
• Gold Humanism Honor Society (2006)

Teaching & Service: Leads resident education at VA West Haven, contributing to Yale’s expanding regional ophthalmology network. Active in professional societies including American Academy of Ophthalmology and ASCRS.