Ophthalmology
Theodore Leng, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology Research/Clinical Trials) and, by courtesy, of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Theodore Leng, MD, MS, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical retina at the Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine. He treats a wide range of retinal conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusions, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, macular pucker, retinal detachment, central serous retinopathy, high myopia, floaters and f
21+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2010)
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Recertification (2021)
- FL Board Recertification, American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2021)
Education & Training
- Stanford University School of Medicine — M.D., 2005
- Masters of Science in Biological Sciences from Stanford University
- Stanford University — AB/BS, Philosophy and Biological Sciences, Honors, 1995-1999
- University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2006-2009
- Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University — Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2009-2010
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top AAPI Doctors
2024-2025 (2 years)
- Consumers Research Council of America — America's Top Ophthalmologists
2012-2014 (3 years)
- Consumers' Research Council of America — America's Top Ophthalmologists
2012-2014 (3 years)
- Consumers’ Research Council of America — America’s Top Ophthalmologist
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Top Doctor, Castle Connolly (2017-2026)
- Top AAPI Doctors, Castle Connolly (2024-2025)
- Best of Palo Alto, Ophthalmologists, Palo Alto Business Award Program (2019, 2024)
- Honor Award, American Society of Retina Specialists (2019)
- Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2017)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Stanford Health Care
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
- Byers Eye Institute at Stanford
Languages
English
Experience
21+ years in practice