Meet Dr. S. Tammy Hsu
Ophthalmology
Dr. Hsu was born in Alabama and spent her middle and high school years in Taiwan before returning to the U.S. to attend Rice University in Houston, Texas. There, she majored in Biochemistry and completed double minors in Global Health Technologies and Business, sparking a lifelong passion for healthcare innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration.
She completed medical school, internship, ophthalmology residency, and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the top-ranked Duke University/Duke Eye Center, where she received extensive training in both adult and pediatric retinal disease. Dr. Hsu is known not only for her innovative research but also for her compassionate, detail-oriented approach to patient care. She is a thoughtful and skilled clinician who stays up to date with the latest surgical techniques and technologies to provide personalized, evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Hsu specializes in the diagnosis and management of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, floaters, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, dislocated intraocular lenses, retinal vein occlusions, Stickler’s syndrome, Coats disease, and more. Her clinical expertise is complemented by a strong research background—she has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented her work nationally and internationally. She has received multiple awards and grants for her contributions, including recognition and grants from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Research to Prevent Blindness, and the National Institutes of Health. She has also authored a number of textbook chapters. Dr. Hsu is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while continuing to advance the field of retina through research and innovation.
