John Jing-wei Chen MD, PhD

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 is currently the associate residency program director for the Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology. He has published over 100 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 a board member for the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, chair of the Upper Midwest Neuro-Ophthalmology Group, and serves on several committees for the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. He has received multiple clinical, educational, and academic awards, including the best teacher of the year.