
Janice Chung-See Law MD
Retinal Disease
Gloria M. Sternberg Directorship in Ophthalmology* Vice Chair for Education * Director of Medical Student Education * Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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3601 Pierce AveNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-936-2000
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Summary
- Janice Law, MD, is an ophthalmologist located in Nashville, TN, specializing in retinal diseases. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and an internship at Summa Health System/NEOMED. Dr. Law is currently serving as the Director of Medical Student Education and Vice Chair for Education at Vanderbilt Eye Institute, where she is also an Associate Professor. Her expertise includes diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal trauma, and retinal detachment, among others. Dr. Law has co-authored several publications on topics such as vitreoretinal surgery and ophthalmology resident performance. She has received several awards, including the Secretariat Award and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology among other educator and leadership awards from other organizations.
Education & Training
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2004 - 2007
Summa Health System/NEOMEDInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineClass of 2003
Miami UniversityBA, Magna Cum Laude, 1999
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2007 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2004 - 2007
OH State Medical License 2003 - 2004
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2013, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2013, 2015-2017
Clinical Trials
- Prospective Retinal and Optic Nerve Vitrectomy Evaluation (PROVE) Study Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsA Review of Program Signaling Effects, Perceptions, and Trends for Medical Residencies.Jullian Valadez, Alvina Liang, Melissa Goldin, Ivo Su, Edwin Williamson
Journal of Graduate Medical Education. 2025-08-01 - The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmology Conferences.Gabriella Schmuter, Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, Lisa M Nijm, Jeremiah Tao, Prem S Subramanian
Ophthalmologica. Journal International D'ophtalmologie. International Journal of Ophthalmology. Zeitschrift Fur Augenheilkunde. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsDescriptive Analysis of Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Program Directors.Cheng Jiao, Parth A Patel, Shadman Ibnamasud, Prem N Patel, Harris Ahmed
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2024-02-12
Journal Articles
- Twitter at the 2014 and 2015 Annual Meetings of the American Academy of OphthalmologyChristiansen SM, Oetting TA, Herz NL, Law JC, O'Brien CP, Patel PS, Patel R, Pettey JH, Shiba DR, Sun G, Fountain T, Ophthalmology, 1/7/2016
- Multimodal Imaging of the Retina and Choroid in Systemic AmyloidosisRoybal CN, Sanfilippo CJ, Nazari H, Law JC, Bhaleeya S, Chui Ming GC, Rao NA, Kiss S, Agarwal A, Sadda S, Sarraf D, Retin Cases Brief Rep, 1/1/2015
- Prospective Retinal and Optic Nerve Vitrectomy Evaluation (PROVE) study: findings at 3 monthsReddy RK, Lalezary M, Kim SJ, Kammer JA, Kuchtey RW, Cherney EF, Recchia FM, Joos KM, Agarwal A, Law JC, Clinical Ophthalmology, 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Plasma Interleukin 6 As A Potential Biomarker for Age-Related Macular DegenerationJanice C. Law, MD, Kasra Rezai, MD, Pengcheng Lu, MS, Jiyang Cai, PhD, Paul Sternberg, Jr., MD, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2008
- Long-term Results of Sling Technique Scleral Sutured Posterior Chamber Intra-ocular Lens in Complicated Dysphakic EyesJanice C. Law, MD, Ryan M. Tarantola, MD, Anita Agarwal, MD, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, Maui, HI, 1/1/2008
- Recent Trends in Nyctalopia Secondary to Hypovitaminosis AJanice C. Law, MD, Wayne Wu, MD, Franco Recchia, MD, Paul Sternberg, Jr., MD, Anita Agarwal, MD, Annual Meeting of the Retina Society, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/1/2008
Lectures
- Tennessee: Impact of Social Media and YO Engagement.Las Vegas - 1/1/2015
- What Interns Need to Know in OphthalmologyVanderbilt University School of Medicine - 1/1/2015
- Program Evaluation Committee: The Vanderbilt ExperienceTucson, AZ - 1/1/2015
Other
- Branch Retinal Artery OcclusionNathan N, Law JC, Abrams GW, Kim RW, Eliott DE, Garcia-Valenzuela E., eMedicine
http://www.emedicine.com/oph/TOPIC385.HTM
1/1/2014 - Road-Testing the Alcon Ultravit High Speed Vitrectomy ProbeLaw JC, Shah RJ, ASRS Retina Times
1/1/2013 - Clinical Pearls for Uveitis: Five Dos and Five Don'tsLaw JC, Yeh, S, Yo Info
http://www.aao.org/young-ophthalmologists/yo-info/article/clinical-pearls-uveitis-five-dos-fivedon-ts
1/1/2012
Press Mentions
Faculty Awards Honor Teaching, Clinical, Research ExcellenceMay 5th, 2022
Preparing Ophthalmology Residents for the Future Business LandscapeNovember 8th, 2018
Why People with Diabetes Lose Their SightFebruary 5th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Tennessee Medical AssociationMember
- Tennessee Ophthalmology AssociationBoard Member
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