Biographical summary
Linda M. Tsai, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Her clinical interests include cataract surgery with advanced technology intraocular lens implantation and comprehensive ophthalmology with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical eye conditions.
Dr. Tsai completed the Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University, earning both her undergraduate degree in biochemistry and her medical degree. During medical school, she was selected as a Howard Hughes Research Scholar and spent a year conducting research at the National Eye Institute. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Northwestern University and her ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine. She received her MBA from Olin School of Business in 2023.
Before joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Tsai spent more than two decades on the faculty of Washington University School of Medicine, where she rose to the rank of Professor of Ophthalmology and currently holds an emeritus position from there. In addition to providing patient care, she has been actively involved in physician education, leadership development, and national ophthalmology organizations. Her academic interests include cataract surgery outcomes, ophthalmic education, physician leadership, and advancing excellence in comprehensive eye care.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Cataract surgery
- Refractive cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Laser eye surgery
- Eye care
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1999
Residency - OphthalmologyBarnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine
- 1996
Preliminary Medicine InternshipMcGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University
- 1995
MDNorthwestern University Medical School
- 1993
Research Scholar - Howard Hughes Research ScholarNational Institutes of Health
- 1990
BA - Biological Studies; Concentration in Asian StudiesHonors Program in Medical Education, Northwestern University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2001
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Secretariat Award, Advocacy, LDP DirectorAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2020
Secretariat Award, Clinical Education, BCSC Lens and Cataract ChairAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2020
Top Doctors AwardBest Doctors in America, St. Louis Magazine
- 2019
Top Doctors AwardBest Doctors in America, St. Louis Magazine
- 2018
Senior Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2017
Achievement AwardAsia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2011
Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 1997
Rosenbaum Research AwardWashington University School of Medicine
- 1992
Howard Hughes Research ScholarHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
- 1991
Summer Research FellowNational Institutes of Health
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Series ChairBasic and Clinical Series, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2023 - present
Executive Board MemberAcademic Women's Network, Washington University
- 2023 - present
Board of Trustees MemberInternational Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology
- 2022
Examiner and Mentor ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
- 2022
ChairExam Development Writing Committee, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
- 2022 - present
Board of Trustees MemberAmerican Eye Study Club Foundation
- 2022 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2020 - 2025
CoordinatorResidency Surgical Wetlab, Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2019 - 2025
MemberClinical Competency/Resident Milestone Committee, Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2018 - 2024
Chief Judge and Session ModeratorAnnual Poster Committee, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- 2018 - 2020
Committee ChairBasic and Clinical Series, Section 11: Lens and Cataract Book, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2017 - 2020
At Large MemberFaculty Senate Council, Washington University
- 2017 - 2020
DirectorLeadership Development Program, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2016 - 2022
CouncilorMissouri Representation, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2016 - 2019
Elected MemberExecutive Committee of the Faculty Council, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2015 - 2016
PresidentChinese American Ophthalmological Society
- 2014 - 2015
PresidentSt. Louis Ophthalmological Society
- 2012 - 2015
Member at LargeBoard of Trustees, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2010 - 2013
ChairItem Review Group, Self-Assessment Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2006
ChairProvision Series 4a Review, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2006 - present
Associate Oral Board ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
- 2004 - 2025
MemberOperating Room/Perioperative Committee, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
- 2002 - 2025
MemberAdmissions Committee, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2002 - 2025
InterviewerResidency Selection, Department of Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine
- 2002 - 2007
ChairComprehensive Section, Self-Assessment Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications