Dr. Do ranks in Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology Power List for 2021


Diana Do, MD, professor of ophthalmology, ranked in the Top 100 Women in Ophthalmology Power List for 2021.

I applaud The Ophthalmologist for recognizing the amazing leadership and skills women bring to the field of ophthalmology. Approximately half of US medical students are female, and up to 30 percent of ophthalmologists are women. Naturally, women have risen to leadership positions in academia, research, surgery, and clinical care. We should celebrate the amazing achievements of our female colleagues and friends.

The list, which is put together by The Ophthalmologist publication, showcased for the first time a majority of female professionals in an effort to address gender equity. According to the magazine, a recent study revealed a compensation gap for ophthalmologists in their first year of clinical practice, finding that female ophthalmologists made $33,139 less than their male colleagues. This honor celebrates women who are paving the way in the ophthalmology field.

The Ophthalmologist magazine received 1,168 nominations for 300 individuals, and from there a panel made up of international experts from varying ophthalmic subspecialties narrowed down the recipients to the top 100.

Diana Do, MD

Below are highlights from a special question and answer with Do.:

Why is it important to celebrate women in ophthalmology with the 2021 Power List?
I applaud The Ophthalmologist for recognizing the amazing leadership and skills women bring to the field of ophthalmology. Approximately half of US medical students are female, and up to 30 percent of ophthalmologists are women. Naturally, women have risen to leadership positions in academia, research, surgery, and clinical care. We should celebrate the amazing achievements of our female colleagues and friends.

What can be done to make the field more diverse?
Diversity is important for ophthalmology and medicine. By promoting diversity and inclusion, we are ensuring success for future generations of ophthalmologists and better care for our ethnically diverse patients. In addition, greater creativity and problem solving can be achieved with collaboration from a diverse team of professionals. Let’s work together to be inclusive.

The Byers Eye Institute at Stanford congratulates Do for receiving this prestigious award and for her continued contribution to the department in patient care, research, and education.