Christopher N. Ta, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology

Bio

Christopher N. Ta, MD specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of cornea diseases. His areas of expertise are in the treatment of ocular infections, inflammation, dry eyes and ocular surface diseases. He has conducted numerous clinical trials toward the prevention and treatment of ocular infections. Dr. Ta also has extensive clinical experience in the treatment of ocular graft-versus host disease following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Clinical Focus

Ophthalmology
Cornea diseases

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Ophthalmology
Member, Bio-X

Honors & Awards

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa (1990)
Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Omega Alpha (1993)
Best Poster Award, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Conference (2005)
Americas Top Ophthalmologist, Consumers' Research Council of America (.)
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2008)
Best Paper Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2008)
Biodesign Certificate of Appreciation, Stanford Biodesign (2011)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Board of Trustee, California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (2015 - 2020)
Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (1995 - Present)

Professional Education

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2000)
Fellowship: Univ Of Texas Southwestern (1999) TX
Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (1998) CA
Residency, Stanford University, Ophthalmology (1998)
Internship, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Internal Medicine, CA (1995)
Medical Education, University of Minnesota, School of Medicine, MN (1994)
BA, University of Minnesota, Physiology (1990)

Contact

Administrative Contact Sooyeon (Sue) Yang Administrative Assistant syang614@stanford.edu Tel: 650-498-1148

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Stanford Byers Eye Institute 2452 Watson Ct MC 5353 Palo Alto CA 94303 Tel: (650) 723-6995 Fax: (650) 565-8297

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Ophthalmology
  OPHT 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Ophthalmology
  OPHT 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research
  OPHT 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  OPHT 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research
  OPHT 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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