Not accepting new patients
Dr. Irena Tsui, MD
- Speaks
- English
200 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Overview
Dr. Irena Tsui is a vitreoretinal surgeon and associate professor of ophthalmology at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute, who also sees patients through Doheny Eye Centers UCLA.
She earned her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed her ophthalmology residency at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a vitreoretinal fellowship at UCLA. Her research covers retinopathy of prematurity, retinal imaging including widefield angiography and OCT angiography in newborns, and diabetic retinopathy, with grant support to study how early life exposures affect the developing retina.
Dr. Tsui treats retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and retinal vascular disease in adults, and retinopathy of prematurity and other retinal conditions in children.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Female
- Video visits
- In person only
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
- Coats disease
- Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR)
- Pediatric retinal detachment
- Persistent fetal vasculature
- X-linked retinoschisis
- Retinal injury in children
Procedures Performed
- Laser treatment for ROP
- Anti-VEGF treatment for ROP
- Pediatric vitrectomy
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Examination under anesthesia
- Widefield fluorescein angiography
Credentials
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Board certification2010
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Education & Training
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Medical School2004
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Internship2005
Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia
Transitional year
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Residency2008
Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Ophthalmology
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Fellowship2010
UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
Vitreoretinal surgery
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
UCLA Stein Eye Institute (Doris Stein Eye Research Center)
200 Stein PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90095 Get directions
Hospital Affiliations
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical staff, Los Angeles, CA
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Medical staff, Los Angeles, CA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Irena Tsui?
Contact UCLA Stein Eye Institute (Doris Stein Eye Research Center) directly to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Irena Tsui?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Irena Tsui specialize in?
Dr. Irena Tsui practices Pediatric Retina, Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Focus areas include Retinopathy of prematurity, Pediatric retinal surgery, Inherited retinal disease in children and Coats disease.
Where does Dr. Irena Tsui practice?
Dr. Irena Tsui sees patients at UCLA Stein Eye Institute (Doris Stein Eye Research Center), 200 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
Is Dr. Irena Tsui accepting new patients?
Dr. Irena Tsui is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Irena Tsui speak?
Dr. Irena Tsui speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Irena Tsui affiliated with?
Dr. Irena Tsui is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.
Where did Dr. Irena Tsui train?
Dr. Irena Tsui studied medicine at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed residency at Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
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