Mary W. Tam, M.D.

Education and Training 

Mary W. Tam, MD, is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataracts, and refractive surgeries such as LASIK and PRK. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2012. Subsequently, Dr. Tam pursued her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Doctor of Medicine degrees at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Experience

Dr. Tam completed her transitional year internship at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Following this, she undertook her residency at Stony Brook Ophthalmology in Stony Brook, New York. She was selected to be a chief resident during her final year of residency. Throughout her residency, she demonstrated a commitment to substantial research endeavors in ophthalmology, working closely with esteemed professionals. Following residency, she pursued a Cornea, Cataract, External Disease, and Keratorefractive Fellowship at the renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Tam spent three years assisting other surgeons in LASIK and PRK procedures before advancing to performing these surgeries herself. Additionally, she serves as a full-time ophthalmologist at our affiliated institution, Aran Eye Associates.

Honors and Awards:

• Honos Civicus Award for Service and Leadership, Tufts University School of Medicine
• First Place, Charlton Poster Award, Charlton Poster Competition, Tufts University School of Medicine, 2015-2016
• Summer Fellowship Recipient; Honorable Mention, Harold Williams Research Fellowship Poster Fair
• President Award, Phi Sigma Theta National Society, UCLA Chapter
• Volunteer Award, UCLA Measuring to Achieve Patient Safety