Matilda Chan MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, UCSF School of Medicine

95 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94143
Phone+1 415-476-1442
Fax+1 415-502-2521

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Education & Training

University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 2002

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2006 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2003 - 2008
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Optimized Protocol for Isolation and Culture of Primary Human Corneal Epithelial Cells.
Rongshan Yan, Feeling Y Chen, Ethan S Lindgren, Qi Gao, Yien-Ming Kuo
Translational Vision Science & Technology. 2025-10-01
2 citations
Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 3 (LPAR3) regulates ocular surface chloride transport via calcium signaling.
Ethan S Lindgren, Rongshan Yan, Yien-Ming Kuo, Qi Gao, Livia de Souza Goncalves
Experimental Eye Research. 2025-06-01
4 citations
Calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) modulates ocular surface chloride transport and its inhibition promotes ocular surface hydration.
Neel D Pasricha, Ethan S Lindgren, Rongshan Yan, Yien-Ming Kuo, Matilda Chan
The Ocular Surface. 2024-10-01

Journal Articles

Pulsating Cilioretinal Artery from Ocular Hypertension
Matilda Chan, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

Peer Review in Ophthalmology and the Council of Vision Editors Fellow ProgramDecember 5th, 2024

Grant Support

Serum components to support corneal healthUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO2025–2026
Analysis of chemical modulators for corneal endothelial dystrophiesUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO2021–2026
Transcription Factor 4 (TCF4) Regulation of Corneal HealthUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO2023–2025