Stephanie Zhang, MD

Undergraduate education: BA, Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University 

Medical school: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine  

Internship: General Surgery, University of California, San Francisco

Residency:  Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco 

Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Surgery, Harvard Medical School - Mass Eye and Ear

Dr. Zhang grew up in the Vancouver, BC, area. She earned her bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University followed by her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where she developed a passion for ophthalmic surgery, retinal imaging, and the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with patients.

She then moved to San Francisco, where she completed a general surgery internship followed by an ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco. Following residency, Dr. Zhang pursued advanced training in vitreoretinal surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Zhang enjoys hiking, yoga, and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family.

Karalis Johnson Retina Center

750 Republican Street, Building F, first floor, Seattle, WA 98109

Clinic Phone: 206-744-2020

Mailing Address: Box 359608, 325 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104

Academic Phone: 206-543-7250

I believe in building lasting relationships with my patients through open communication and shared decision-making. I am committed to providing exceptional medical and surgical care using the latest advancements in ophthalmology to preserve and improve their vision and quality of life.

2024 Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship

2022 Julius R. Krevans Award for Clinical Excellence at SF General Hospital 

2020 Phi Rho Sigma Dennis Award for Outstanding Performance in Clerkships

2019 Gold Humanism Honor Society 

2019 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 

2019 Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness Research Grant

2015 Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 

Dr. Zhang specializes in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases, including retinal tears and detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, epiretinal membrane, and macular hole. 

Dr. Zhang's research interests include the application of advanced retinal imaging to better understand vascular and degenerative diseases of the eye and nervous system, as well as leveraging large-scale clinical data to improve vitreoretinal treatment outcomes.