Stephanie Wangyu, MD
Leading Innovations in Vision Care.
Dr. Stephanie C. Wangyu is a Resident Physician in Ophthalmology with an MD from New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine. She brings experience from previous roles at NYU Langone Medical Center, Stanford School of Medicine, and University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology.
At LaserVue Eye Center, Dr. Wangyu specializes in refractive eye surgery as well as glaucoma management, macular degeneration, and the treatment and management of a variety of vision-related conditions.
Dr. Wangyu has a deep commitment to research and innovation in the field of vision care. She has a rich background in research and specialist consulting on topics of Artificial Medical Intelligence (AI), innovation in ophthalmology, and applications of new diagnostic tools. As the former Co-President of the NYUSOM American Medical Women’s Association and Business and Economics in Medicine Association, Dr. Wangyu has established herself as an advocate as well as an expert: Dr. Wangyu is leading the charge towards better quality and accessibility in modern vision care.
Dr. Wangyu is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.
Areas of Focus
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Macular degeneration and other eye conditions
- Application of modern technological advancements in ophthalmology
Outside the Clinic
Outside of practice. Dr. Wangyu enjoys learning more about modern science, watercolor painting, and raising chickens in her backyard.
Additional Information
Title
Resident Physician & Surgeon
Ophthalmology Residency
Resident Physician, Ophthalmology – University of Colorado Anschultz
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Post-Baccalaureate – Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts in Economics – Yale University, Cum Laude Honors
Recognitions
Ophthalmology Representative: CU Anschutz, Alumni Association, Wellness Committee
Co-President: NYUSOM American Medical Women’s Association
Co-President: NYUSOM Business and Economics in Medicine
Co-President: NYUSOM Christians in Medicine and Dental Association
Co-President: Yale University Smart Woman Securities
Finance Director: Yale University Yale Herald Newspaper
Publications
Wangyu SC, Jung JL, Pecen PE, Palestine AG, Reddy AK. Intravitreal 0.18-mg fluocinolone acetonide implant for pediatric uveitis. Retina. 2024;44(10):1823-1827.
Caldwell AS, Wangyu SC, Mehta N, Oliver S, and photographed by Olson, Heather. Enlarged Vortex Vein Ampulla: A Mimicker of Choroidal Melanoma. Accepted to EyeNet, April 2025.
Chen, H, Wangyu SC, Reddy R, and photographed by Olson, Heather. West Nile Virus Retinopathy. EyeNet; Dec 2023.
Wangyu SC, Al-Aswad LA. AI and Other Applications in Ophthalmology. In: Ichhpujani P, Thakur S, eds. Artificial Intelligence and Ophthalmology: The Perks, Perils and the Pitfalls. Springer Books International: 2020.
Chang HR, Josefs T, Scerbo D, Gumaste N, Hu Y, Huggins LA, Barrett TJ, Chiang SS, et al. The role of lipoprotein lipase in macrophage polarization in vitro and in vivo. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2019; Oct; 39(10): 1967-1985
Dorceley B, Katz K, Jagannathan R, Chiang SS, et al. Novel biomarkers for prediabetes, diabetes, and associated complications. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy. 2017; (10):345-361.
Abstracts & Presentations
McNamara S, Bearce B, Kinder S, Veturi A, Clark C, Deitz G, Wangyu S, Mandava N, Kahook MY, Singh P, Kalpathy-Cramer, J. Disease Progression in Ophthalmic Images via Flicker Overlay. Poster Presentation. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. May 2024; Seattle, WA.
Wangyu SC, Jung JL, Pecen PE, Palestine AG, Reddy AK. Intravitreal 0.18-mg fluocinolone acetonide implant for pediatric uveitis. Poster Presentation. American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology; April 2024, Austin, TX.
Wangyu SC, Reddy, A. Macular Serpiginous Choroiditis with Choroidal Neovascular Membrane Masquerading as Exudative Macular Degeneration. Poster Presentation. Women in Ophthalmology Annual Conference; August 2023, Marco Island, FL.
Wangyu SC. Structuring a tele-ophthalmology company: lessons learned from historical and existing telemedicine ventures. Presented at NYU Langone Health Department of Ophthalmology Research Day; June 2020; New York, NY.
Al-Aswad LA, Shoham S, Wangyu SC, Kedia N, Patel, V. Gamifeye: a virtual reality visual field. Presented at NYU Biomedical Venture Competition; June 2020; New York, NY.
