John J. Chen, M.D., Ph.D.

John J. Chen, M.D., Ph.D., is a neuro-ophthalmologist. He provides care for patients with visual disorders related to neurological causes and works closely with other specialties, including neurology, rheumatology, and neurosurgery.

His clinical and research focus includes optic neuritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and retinal imaging. He serves as the Neuro-ophthalmology fellowship director. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and abstracts. He is an active member of the American Board of Ophthalmology and provides several courses at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.

Dr. Chen is also co-chair of the Upper Midwest Neuro-Ophthalmology Group, member of the American Eye Study Club and American Ophthalmology Society, serves on the board and several committees for the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, and was former President of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology. He has received multiple clinical, educational, and academic awards, including Best Teacher of the Year in Ophthalmology four times at the Mayo Clinic and was the recipient of the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Educator Award.