Dr. Ying Chen is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She has clinical interests in aesthetic and cosmetic treatments, including cosmetic eyelid surgery, brow lifts, nonsurgical rejuvenation of the face with Botox® and filler injections, as well laser skin resurfacing.
After graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Chen earned her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for her academic excellence. She completed her ophthalmology residency and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Chen currently holds the A.G. McNeese, Jr., Professorship in Ophthalmology at UTHealth Houston. She is the recipient of the prestigious Marvin Quickert Thesis Award and several other research honors, and has presented her work at numerous national conferences. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Chen’s research interests include aesthetic applications in ophthalmic plastic surgery and eyelid reconstruction. She has published in peer-reviewed journals including Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Annals of Translational Medicine, and Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, and has contributed to several book chapters.
Dr. Chen is deeply committed to medical education and has received multiple teaching awards for her work with medical students and residents. She serves as a clinical preceptor for both ophthalmology and plastic surgery residents and is passionate about mentorship and surgical training.
Physicians at the Robert Cizik Eye Clinic engage referring physicians in the care of their patients, keeping them informed about patient progress throughout the evaluation and treatment process. After a patient’s treatment, referring physicians receive a summary and a plan for follow-up. Our physicians encourage continued communication about each patient.
The Robert Cizik Eye Clinic
6400 Fannin Street, 18th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
