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Wen F. Hu, M.D., Ph.D.

Wen F. Hu, M.D., Ph.D.

Ophthalmology

4.9 out of 5 stars
274 Ratings
34 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 273-3937

Locations

Flaum Eye Institute - Brighton

1701 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 273-3937 Get Directions
Flaum Eye Institute - Rochester

500 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 104
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 273-3937 Get Directions
Flaum Eye Institute - Main Campus - Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642

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About Me

Dr. Hu offers expert medical and surgical care to patients suffering from inflammatory and
infectious eye diseases, including complications of autoimmune and immunosuppressive
disorders. In addition, she performs routine and complex cataract surgery.

Dr. Hu received her undergraduate t...
Dr. Hu offers expert medical and surgical care to patients suffering from inflammatory and
infectious eye diseases, including complications of autoimmune and immunosuppressive
disorders. In addition, she performs routine and complex cataract surgery.

Dr. Hu received her undergraduate training in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. She completed her medical training at Harvard University, where she also completed a Doctorate in Neuroscience. She remained at Harvard to complete her residency in ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and went on to complete a fellowship in uveitis at the Moran Eye Center through a prestigious Heed Ophthalmic Foundation fellowship.

Dr. Hu’s research Interests include improving the diagnosis of infectious and malignant uveitis, and improving outcomes in patients with uveitis undergoing cataract surgery. She has received career development funding from the National Institutes for Health for her research.

Dr. Hu believes in a collaborative approach, working with rheumatologists, infectious disease specialists, pediatricians and internists to ensure uveitis patients receive the best possible care. She is board certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and American Uveitis Society.

Dr. Hu is fluent in Mandarin. She sees patients of all ages and treats the following Conditions:
• Anterior Uveitis
• Intermediate Uveitis
• Posterior Uveitis
• Panuveitis
• Pediatric Uveitis
• Scleritis
• Infectious Uveitis
• Cataract, including complex and uveitic instances

Certified Specialties

Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Ophthalmology, John A Moran Eye Center-University of Utah HSC. 2020 - 2021

Residency, Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School. 2017 - 2020

Internship, Internal Medicine, Brigham & Womens Hospital. 2016 - 2017

Education

MD | Harvard Medical School. 2016

PhD | Harvard Medical School. 2016

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Hu is always amazing. She is very thorough!

Dec 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Hu is wonderful. She explains everything very well and is so friendly and professional.

Oct 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Hu was amazing at explaining situation, arranging needed f/u and minimizing my fear w/ results shared.

Sep 19, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent experience with Dr Hu and support team

Aug 12, 2024

5.0 stars

Again an awesome experience. The Doctor was thorough, patient, and extremely caring about my everything I asked. Excellent physician.

Jul 31, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent provider

Jul 31, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Hu is fabulous. She explains everything very clearly and really cares.

Jul 27, 2024

5.0 stars

I am giving out her name as I felt I had the best doctor taking care of me!

Jul 25, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Hu is a very good, competent physician.

Jun 24, 2024

4.6 stars

Every issue was addressed and no problems.

Jun 20, 2024