Emma Stenz, MD

Undergraduate Education: Pepperdine University, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, 2019
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health Houston
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Class of 2028

Dr. Stenz was raised in Dixon, CA, a small suburb of Northern California, alongside her younger sister, and was lucky to explore many of the beautiful areas on the West Coast with my family. She attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, after being accepted into the Regents’ Scholars Program, an academic scholarship program that further integrates students into liberal arts studies. She graduated summa cum laude in 2019 with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry with the intent to apply to medical school following a gap year.

During her gap year, she worked for a retina clinic in Austin, TX, where she first discovered my love for ophthalmology and interest in entering the field. She attended McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. There, she expanded on her professional interests in ophthalmology by collaborating with a local retina group on various clinical research topics. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to the West Coast, this time up north in the PNW, for residency and to dig into her dual passions for the outdoors and ophthalmology. Her hobbies include distance running, playing piano, cooking, skiing, and exploring local restaurants. She would love to add more sports and outdoors-related hobbies to my list during her time in Seattle.

Outstanding Student in Neuroscience, McGovern Medical School (April 2024)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society Selection; McGovern Medical School (September 2023)
Medical School Assistance Scholarship; McGovern Medical School (August 2020 – present)
Summa Cum Laude; Pepperdine University (May 2019)
Top 10 Undergraduate Student Award; Pepperdine University (May 2019)
Regent’s Scholarship; Pepperdine University (August 2015 – May 2019)

Surgical and medical retina
Ocular oncology
Neuro-ophthalmology
Global health and service

Retinal detachment variables
Degenerative retinal disease
Artificial intelligence implementation in retina
Diseases of the optic nerve and neuronal regeneration