Dr. Joseph Tan, MD

Professional Summary

Dr. Joseph Tan is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over a decade of clinical and surgical experience delivering comprehensive eye care. He specializes in complex and refractive cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma procedures (MIGS), corneal and anterior segment diseases, dry eye, medical retina, and functional oculoplastic surgery. Dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care, Dr. Tan effectively serves diverse patient populations through his fluency in English and proficiency in medical Spanish, Malay, and Mandarin.

Education & Clinical Training

Ophthalmology Residency: Nassau University Medical Center (Chief Resident) | Loma Linda University

Internal Medicine Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

Doctor of Medicine (MD): Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Pre-Clinical Medical Sciences: International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Undergraduate Studies: Trinity College, Melbourne, Australia

Honors, Affiliations & Scholarly Activity

Academic Distinction: Recipient of the Dr. Saidi Hashim Memorial Gold Medal for graduating top of his class at International Medical University.

Leadership: Served as Chief Resident during his residency training at Nassau University Medical Center.

Professional Memberships: Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).

Research & Publications: Author of peer-reviewed research, textbook chapters, and presenter at national conferences.

Personal Interests

Outside of medicine, Dr. Tan enjoys nature photography, hiking, playing the piano, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.