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

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

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

Sep 19, 2024

Excellent experience with Dr Hu and support team

Aug 12, 2024

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

Jul 31, 2024

Excellent provider

Jul 31, 2024

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

Jul 27, 2024

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

Jul 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Hu is a very good, competent physician.

Jun 24, 2024

5.0

Every issue was addressed and no problems.

Jun 20, 2024

4.0

[...] Dr. Hu and her team were very thorough with images and ultra sound of my eye. [...]

Jun 09, 2024

5.0

Doc Hu is wonderful

May 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hu is fantastic

Apr 18, 2024

5.0

Yes would recommend

Mar 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Hu is GREAT

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Hu is very calming and gives easy to understand instructions

Mar 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Hu made me feel at ease and took the time to talk about the process and my condition. She was not rushed and explained in simple terms and genuinely concerned about my health.

Mar 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Hu is awesome!

Mar 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Hu is amazing.

Feb 06, 2024

5.0

Very caring!

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

[...]. She is excellent. She shows real interest in her patients and also really seems to enjoy what she does.

Sep 27, 2023

5.0

Dr Hu gives very detailed answers to all questions, she is very knowledgeable and compassionate.

Aug 09, 2023

5.0

Doctor/s were very thorough, polite and professional.

Jul 24, 2023

5.0

Very very good

Jul 20, 2023

5.0

Best provider (excellent)

Jul 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Hu is outstanding in every way!

Jul 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hu is a very caring and thorough doctor, always asking if I have/had and question. Very encouraging.

May 11, 2023

5.0

My provider is excellent!!!!!

May 01, 2023

4.2

Appreciated the care

Apr 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Hu is tops!

Mar 31, 2023

3.8

I would have preferred longer explanation about new poossible need for additional med for glaucoma treatment because my IOP was within normal limits. Also there was no mention of post cataract film being lasered as had been mentioned on previous visit.

Mar 30, 2023

5.0

Already recommended Dr. Hu. Answered all my questions following the background information she provided. An excellent "teacher" (to me) in addition to being a practitioner I am comfortable with and trust - key in my mind.

Mar 01, 2023

4.2

Good expeprience.

Feb 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent visit [...]

Jan 25, 2023