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Dr. Lucy Y. Zhang, MD

Dr. Lucy Y. Zhang, M.D. is a board-certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, specializing in cataract surgery and cornea. She grew up in Massachusetts, where she also attended college at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Zhang received her MD degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Yale University where she earned the honor of being named the Chief Resident and was recognized for her surgical and clinical skill with the Marvin Sears Award for Clinical Excellence in Ophthalmology. She went on to pursue a cornea fellowship at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, widely considered the #1 eye hospital in the US.

Dr. Zhang's unique background has given her valuable experience in performing cutting-edge refractive cataract surgery with premium high-performance intraocular lens implants, diagnosing and treating corneal disease, and managing a wide array of eye conditions including dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. She has a background in technology and engineering and strives to offer the best technologies available in eye care. She provides compassionate, high-quality care, with a focus on communication and patient education.

In her spare time, Dr. Zhang loves baking and cooking, and spending time with her husband and son, exploring Marin together.

Undergraduate and Master's Degrees

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

(B.S. in Biology, M.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering)

Medical School

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

(M.D.)

Residency

Yale University / Yale-New Haven Hospital

Chief Resident

Fellowship

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at University of Miami

Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

Lu Bio

Dr. Louisa J. Lu, MD

Dr. Louisa J. Lu, M.D. received her undergraduate degree with honors from Stanford University and earned her medical doctorate at Yale University School of Medicine. After medical school, she returned to Stanford University to complete her residency in Ophthalmology, where she provided care for patients at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto, the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Dr. Lu has authored 18 peer-reviewed research publications in medical journals and has presented at national and international conferences, earning numerous prestigious awards. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and spent a year at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation at the University of California San Francisco and Chiang Mai University in Thailand, conducting research on initiatives dedicated to the prevention of blindness internationally. Dr. Lu is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Lu performs state-of-the-art cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens options, laser surgery and medical treatment for glaucoma, and personalized treatment for dry eye. She is a skilled and compassionate clinician and surgeon who is dedicated to ensuring that her patients are well-informed on the details of their eye conditions, medical and surgical treatment options, and vision care needs.

Dr. Lu is thrilled to be an eye specialist for the wonderful community of beautiful Marin County. When not treating patients, she enjoys trail running in the Marin Headlands, cycling all around the Bay Area, and deepening her yoga practice.

Undergraduate

Stanford University (B.A. with Honors in Human Biology)

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine (M.D.)

Internship

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Stanford University

Residency

Stanford University

Dr. Robert R. Anderson, MD

Dr. Robert R. Anderson, M.D. is a board-certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist. He graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School having completed an additional year in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology. His rotating surgical internship was at the Medical College of Virginia. Residency and Fellowship were completed at the University of California in San Francisco.

Dr. Anderson started practice in Marin County in 1979. He was on the UCSF Clinical staff from 1980 until 2016. He was the Chair of Ophthalmology at Marin General Hospital for more than 20 years.

In his spare time, Dr. Anderson enjoys outdoor sports including biking, hiking, paddle boarding, and skiing.

As of September 2020, Dr. Anderson has fully retired from medical practice. He is healthy and enjoying spending time with his wife and family. Dr. Zhang and Dr. Lu continue to provide care for all of his patients in the office.