Yanjun (Judy) Chen, MD, PhD

Yanjun (Judy) Chen, MD, PhD, is a UW Health neuro-ophthalmologist. She's also an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Dr. Chen sees patients with vision trouble caused by neurological conditions, such as brain tumors, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) and more. She remains at the forefront of medical research and advancements. Dr. Chen ensures her patients get the resources they need to manage their condition, including access to clinical trials.

Dr. Chen strives to build strong relationships with her patients. She works with them to make important medical decisions that best suit their unique needs and preferences.

Since neuro-ophthalmological conditions are complex, they often require collaboration among multiple specialties, such as neurology, neurosurgery and oncology. Dr. Chen appreciates the opportunity to partner with UW Health specialists from various fields to provide the best care for her patients.

Dr. Chen conducts extensive research on pupil reactivity and its correlation with the brain. Her recent research focuses on using pupil reactivity as a biomarker of brain aging.

Outside of work, Dr. Chen enjoys dancing and participating in competitive figure skating.

A strong sense of alliance between patients and physicians goes a long way in achieving long-term success.