Priscilla A. Lao

Priscilla A. Lao, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis, TN. She serves as an attending physician for optic neuritis cases involving neurology residents and is affiliated with the Hamilton Eye Institute-Downtown.

Education:

• MD, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA
• BS, Biology/Biomedical Science, Mary Baldwin College (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Lao specializes in ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculo-plastics, with a focus on orbital surgery and neurological eye disorders. Her dual departmental roles highlight her interdisciplinary expertise.

Professional Training:

• Internship: Kaweah Delta Healthcare District, Visalia, CA
• Residency: Ophthalmology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
• Fellowship: Neuro-ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, and Orbital Surgery, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Memberships:

• North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

Contact: Hamilton Eye Institute-Downtown, 930 Madison Ave. Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38104. Phone: (901) 448-6650. Fax: (901) 302-2486.