Tueng T. Shen M.D., Ph.D.

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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
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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
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 ... ...
Dr Tueng Shen is a blessing to me and to everyone I know who goes to her. She is amazing.
Dr. Shen is excellent . Not only is Dr. Shen an outstanding eye surgeon, she is excellent at treating eye issues and finding the best possible outcome for the patient. Communicates very well with patients and listens to and addresses concerns.
I'm so impressed with Dr. Shen and am grateful for her caring and compassionate attitude. Most importantly, she's an excellent ophthalmologist and a leading researcher.
My husband, children, and I have been coming to Dr Shen for many years. We wish we could clone her for all patients.
Dr Shen is one of the best doctors ever. Not enough superlatives to describe.
[...] Dr. Shen was exceptional! She explained everything and the surgery was very good and took care of the problem! She has communicated and was exceptional with post-op appointment. [...]
[...] Dr Shen stayed late to see me and came in the next day (unscheduled) to review my progress. She provided contact information for direct communication if needed. Dr Shen provided truly OUTSTANDING care.
Best doctor experience I've ever had with Dr. Shen
Dr. Shin is first-rate in every area of practice.
Dr. Shen was fantastic- kind, efficient, clear and pragmatic
Dr Shen is outstanding in every way. I highly recommend her! She drew diagrams of my eyes and explained my condition thoroughly. She recommended various treatment protocols and recommended follow on visits with two other providers.
Dr Shen is amazing and made a huge difference in my quality of life.
Dr. Shen team: Dr. Shen, the intern, and the nurses has orchestrated well with professionalism, has been an excellent medical team to me.
Dr Shen was excellent
Dr Shen has extraordinary customer service, brilliant and knowledgeable about my condition. I am delighted to be her patient and plan to return for many years to come.
Dr has good patient skills and empathy
My provider did an wonderful job in easing my concerns about my health problem
Dr Shen is on time, professional, warm and caring. She's the best!
Dr. Shen was very knowledgeable, accessible and helpful.
Dr Shen is an excellent physician. The visit went well [...]
Dr. Shen is outstanding and down to earth great person
Dr. Shen was exceptional in "walking me through" every aspect of the eye surgery before and during the procedure "perfectionist."
Dr.Tueng Shen is the most caring and superb opthalmologist.
Doctors Shen and [...] are great. I always seem to have lots of questions and they spend the time to explain what I need to know.
This rating is for Dr Shen. An excellent service given to me from the beginning up to now. Dr Shen did my lasik almost 20 years ago. I am here again so she can do my cataract surgery even If I have to pay extra. She's worth It and I trust her very much.
I have rare genetic disorder that effects my vision. Doctor took time to learn about my disorder and care needed for it
Excellent provider and very on top of her appointments. Because her assistant was busy she came out personally to get me and my appointment started immediately.
I would highly recommend the UW Eye Institute based on my own experience as well as what I have heard from friends about their service there. In particular, Dr. Shen is a great practitioner.
Dr Shen is phenomenal in every way
Excellent nurse and Dr Shen was exceptional.
Dr. Shen is wonderful
Dr. Shen was extremely patient and supportive as I worked through indecision about best lens correction!
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
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Harvard Medical School