Dr. Brian Tsi-wah Chan-kai M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7200b Cambridge St Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Brian Chan-kai is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Chan-kai specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chan-kai can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Chan-kai can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Med College Of Wisconsin 2003
Medical College of Wisconsin 2003
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
Fellowships
- OHSU School of Medicine
- Oregon Health & Sciences University Casey Eye Institute/Devers Eye Institute (Ophthalmology)
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