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Chang Sup Lee, M.D.

"Preserving vision is not just about treating the eye; it's about enhancing the quality of life."

Chang Sup Lee, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. His expertise includes age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, retinal tears, retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, inherited retinal diseases, and ocular inflammation. At Pacific Eye Institute in Upland, Dr. Lee offers comprehensive retina services to patients throughout the Inland Empire.

Dr. Lee completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Biology as an Echols Scholar. He went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Lee completed an internship and an ophthalmology residency at the West Virginia University Eye Institute, where he achieved the highest score in the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) and was honored with the Best Resident Research Award.

Furthering his specialization, Dr. Lee completed a prestigious two-year Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at the USC Roski Eye Institute in partnership with Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, gaining advanced training in retinal surgery and care.

Dr. Lee has an extensive background in research, having conducted numerous projects throughout his training. His work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, covering topics from retinal detachment to diabetic retinopathy. He has presented his research at notable international conferences, including the Retina Society, the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). His dedication to advancing retinal care earned him recognition as one of the “Rising Stars in Retina” in the October 2023 issue of Retina Today.

As an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, Dr. Lee continues to contribute to the field of retinal disease management.

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Lee enjoys playing tennis and cooking traditional Korean cuisine. He is fluent in both Korean and English, allowing him to connect with a diverse patient population.

  • Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA (2013-2017)
  • Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Biology, Echols Honors Program, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (2008-2012)
  • High School: Salutatorian, Darlington School, Rome, GA (2006-2008); Tae-won High School, Seongnam, South Korea (2005-2006)

Post-Graduate Training

  • Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, USC Roski Eye Institute / Retina-Vitreous Associates, Los Angeles, CA (2021-2023)
  • Residency: Ophthalmology Residency, West Virginia University Eye Institute, Morgantown, WV (2018-2021)
  • Internship: Transitional Year Internship, West Virginia University Medicine, Morgantown, WV (2017-2018)

  • The American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) (2021-Present)
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) (2018-Present)
  • West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (2018-2021)
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) (2013-2018)
  • American Medical Association (AMA) (2013-Present)

Publications

  1. Thenappan A, Nanda A, Lee CS, Lee SY. Retinitis Pigmentosa Masquerades: Case Series and Review of the Literature. J Clin Med. 2023.
  2. Harvey J, Lee IJ, Lee CS, Hinkle D. Ocular syphilis on the rise: a 10-year analysis from 2010 to 2020. Int Ophthalmol. 2023.
  3. Schofield TS, Lee CS, Peppers BP, Mauger T. Corneal Ulcers with NOD2 Mutations Presenting with Mixed Syndromic Phenotype. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2023.
  4. Lee CS, Desilets J, Fang W, Hinkle DM. The Microbiological Spectrum, Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern, and Visual Outcomes of Endogenous Endophthalmitis in West Virginia 2009-2019. Int Ophthalmol. 2022.
  5. [More publications available upon request]

  • Rising Stars in Retina Honoree, Retina Today (2023)
  • The Highest Score in Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP), West Virginia University Eye Institute (2021)
  • The Best Resident Research Award, West Virginia University Eye Institute Research Symposium (2021)
  • University Scholar Award Scholarship, University of Virginia Center for Global Health (2017)
  • Echols Honors Program, University of Virginia (2008-2012)

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