Kendrick Wang, MD, is a licensed Ophthalmologist focusing on cataract, refractive, glaucoma, cornea, and anterior segment surgery.
At Berkeley Eye Center, Dr. Wang is dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients and to restoring vision through surgery. His professional interests include the application of cutting-edge technology to treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and vision problems like nearsightedness and farsightedness. He provides a range of advanced surgical options, including cutting-edge intraocular lenses (IOLs), Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), LASIK/PRK, Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICLs), and other specialized anterior segment procedures.
He attended Stanford University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Bioengineering. During his time at Stanford, he conducted research at NASA Ames Research Center in California, exploring the origins of life and applications of bioengineering to human space exploration.
Subsequently, Dr. Wang received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, where he served on the leadership board for multiple student-lead free clinics and contributed to research in intraocular lens calculations and corneal disorders. Following medical school, he completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
He completed his Ophthalmology training at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. During his residency, he served as a leader for the Yale Resident Fellow Senate, the ophthalmology representative for the Yale Graduate Medical Education Committee, and a resident delegate for the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians. He served as an Advocacy Ambassador with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, working with legislators to advance eye care in the United States. He was honored with the Susan Forster Award for his exceptional contributions to resident and medical student education.
Dr. Wang has published multiple peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from cataract surgery, keratoconus, corneal transplantation, and medical education. He has authored several textbook chapters, among which includes a contribution to the renowned Albert & Jakobiec’s Principles & Practice of Ophthalmology. In his time outside of work, Dr. Wang enjoys spending moments with his wife and newborn child, rock climbing, traveling, and exploring Houston’s culinary offerings.