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David Myung, MD, Ophthalmology, Palo Alto, CA, VA Palo Alto Heath Care

DavidMyungMDPhD

Ophthalmology • Palo Alto, CA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and, by courtesy, Chemical Engineering at Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System Director, Ophthalmic Innovation Program Co-Director, Teleophthalmology

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  • Office

    Byers Eye Institute at Stanford
    Mary M. and Sash A. Spencer Center for Vision Research
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-724-3948
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Summary

  • Dr. Myung is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford and, by courtesy, of Chemical Engineering. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist and attending physician at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System specializing in cataract and corneal surgery and external diseases of the eye, and is Co-Director of the Ophthalmic Innovation Program, a project-based fellowship in the development and regulatory science of new eye care technologies, as well as the Director of Teleophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute. Dr. Myung leads an NIH-funded translational research laboratory focused on two areas of clinical need: (1) ophthalmic regenerative medicine through tissue engineering and drug delivery, and (2) global health through mobile technologies and telemedicine. His research group takes an interdisciplinary approach toward fostering regeneration of ocular tissues, by using chemistry to not only build biomimetic cellular architectures but also to target and release bioactive molecules to promote healing. Current projects are directed toward the localized delivery of growth factors and/or stem cells to wound sites, the synthesis of bioactive wound dressings and vehicles, and the creation of biopolymeric tissue scaffolds. Dr. Myung and colleagues also investigate the role of mobile technologies in enabling diagnostics and patient care outside of traditional health care settings. His goal is to challenge current paradigms of eye care delivery through new digital health technologies and telemedicine to increase access to care in resource-limited settings both in the US and abroad.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2019
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara)
    Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Santa Clara)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2011, M.D.
  • Stanford University School of Engineering
    Stanford University School of EngineeringPh.D., Chemical Engineering, 2004 - 2008
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBA, History & Molecular/Cell Biology

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Scientific Leadership Council Stanford Bio-X, 2023
  • Faculty Fellow Stanford ChEM-H Program
  • Fellow Stanford Bio-X Program (2005-2007)

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging  
    Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging  
    Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • The Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference: A Pop-up Think Tank That Delivers in a Storm: Session Three
    The Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference: A Pop-up Think Tank That Delivers in a Storm: Session ThreeNovember 6th, 2020
  • Spectrum Awards $1.74 Million in Pilot Grants to 43 Projects
    Spectrum Awards $1.74 Million in Pilot Grants to 43 ProjectsJanuary 31st, 2017
  • As AI Eye Exams Prove Their Worth, Lessons for Future Tech Emerge
    As AI Eye Exams Prove Their Worth, Lessons for Future Tech EmergeMarch 23rd, 2024
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Hospital Affiliations

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