Tueng T. Shen M.D., Ph.D.
Please call to schedule an appointment with this provider.
Tueng T. Shen M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Cataracts
- Cornea and external disease
- Refractive surgery
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- Chinese
- Dutch
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
At UW Medicine, your feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care. Learn more
Dr. Shen and her assistant were exceptionally helpful in listening to my concerns and addressing them.
Dr Tueng Shen is THE BEST!!!!! I'm blessed to be one of her patients. She cares and she instills confidence and trust in me.
Great experience. The team was very professional and attentive to my needs. Dr Shen has exquisite bedside manners and her wealth of knowledge and concern amazing! Thank you!
Dr. Shen and her assistant went above and beyond in their service to me.
The optometrist who worked with me is exceptionally good- careful, excellent communicator, compassionate.Dr. Shen is truly outstanding- she is one of the most competent people I have every had care for me.
Dr. Shen is a great communicator and obviously a very skilled clinician.
Dr Shen is exemplary.
Dr. Shen is the BEST!
Dr. Shen is excellent.
Dr Shen-very clear explanations, never feel like she is rushing thru exam. Very good experience with this physician and her team
Dr. Shen and her staff are excellent.
The tech [...]- was awesome, knowledgeable, kept me informed about what was going on. Dr Shen was so professional taking her time to explain options and not only explaining them, but showing how it affects my vision so I can make an informed and "experienced" decision.
I arrived early for my appointment. In spite of this, I was seen shortly after my arrival. I appreciated that. Dr. Shen was awesome in her explanations.
Excellent physician great communicator
Dr. Shen has always been extremely helpful and almost never keeps us waiting. [...]
Dr. Shen is a very conscientious MD.
Dr Shen is the gold standard for the doctor one would choose to care for one's vision.
Dr. Shen is fantastic - skilled, caring
Dr. Shen has always been attentive and helpful. Over the years her attention while one is with her is fully focused, and her questions.and responses are pertinent and readily understood.
No complaints - that's why I have chosen Dr. Shen to do my [...], and I shopped around.
Excellent physician care and quality
Dr Shen is a professional and a caring person. My highest recommendation [...]
I appreciate Dr.Shen and her team very much. I feel very thankful that she is a cornea specialist and know always that my eye health is her first priority. Her dedication to her profession of Doctor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Ophthalmology is on an extremely high level. She cares about all of her patients and ensures we receive the best medical care available. She also deeply cares about poor patients by providing them with whatever they need on a complimentary level so they can have good lives and vision. I have recommended Dr. Shen to many friends and acquaintances and will continue to do so.
Dr. Shen is outstanding and has an excellent staff.
Outstanding care from physician and all nurses and staff . Truly exceptional
Dr. Shen and her team are competent and efficient. The best ophthalmology/surgeon visit I've had. [...] I like clear and detailed information about my health status, and Dr. Shen and the team excelled in this regard.
[...] Dr Shen is excellent; always makes me feel like a person, not a commodity.
Dr. Shen is excellent
It is always a pleasure to come to Seattle and experience the expertise and kindness of Dr. Shen.
Dr. Shen very professional, all my questions were answered respectfully.
Dr Shen explained everything she was doing
Dr. Shen is an excellent doctor. I completely trust her judgment.
Dr .Shen is fabulous
Dr shen is an excellent, caring physician
Dr. Shen is stellar! Detailed, takes time to explain, warm and friendly.
Dr. Shen explained everything very well, answered my questions, showed concern about my health, and in general was thoroughly professional. I was so impressed that I was motivated to move all of my eye care to Dr. Shen's practice, and I recommended to my wife that she does the same. I was super satisfied.
Have recommended Dr Shen to several people. She is the best in her field
Dr. Shen comes highly recommended and she indeed is the best!
Excellent ophtomatologist.
Dr. Shen is very good at provider-patient communications. The explanations are short and to the point.
Dr. Shen is a wonderful and gifted physician
Dr Shen extremely helpful
Dr. Shen provides outstanding care.
Very pleased with my doctor
I have been seeing Dr. Shen for years and SHE IS THE BEST!
I feel , Dr. Shen truly cares of her patient (me), listens and checks thoroughly and takes the best solutions for me to be well.
Dr.Shen is wonderful!
Dr. Shen was excellent.
Dr Shen is an exceptional doctor. Her staff is excellent too. I am fortunate to be her patient.
Dr Shen is an excellent physician ... I am glad to be her patient ... ...
About Tueng T. Shen
Tueng Shen, M.D., Ph.D., is a cataract and cornea surgeon at the Eye Institute at Harborview Medical Center. She is also a UW professor of Ophthalmology and adjunct professor of both Global Health and Bioengineering.
Dr. Shen is passionate about restoring vision to patients and improving their quality of life. She strongly believes that patients deserve a physician who listens, keeps them well-informed and is a partner in accomplishing the best treatment plan customized to their needs. Her clinical work also drives her cutting-edge research.
Dr. Shen is expert in cataract, refractive, stem cell and corneal surgeries, and medical management of all areas of corneal disease.
Dr. Shen's research group focuses on developing innovative solutions to treating global blindness by leveraging technological advancements. Examples of specific projects include developing the next generation of artificial cornea using advanced polymer research.
Personal Interests
Dr. Shen enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She expresses herself artistically through Chinese calligraphy, Chinese watercolor, photography and sculpture. She frequently donates her artwork to local communities and organizations in order to raise funds for vision care.
Education and Training
-
Harvard Medical School