Dr.Yu-Bai Chou Taiwan

Dr. Yu-Bai Chou is a vitreoretinal surgeon and ocular oncology specialist trained at Taipei Veterans General Hospital (TVGH) and internationally at the Ocular Oncology Service of Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed his ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at TVGH, where he developed strong interests in retinal diseases, ocular tumors, and pediatric ocular oncology. Motivated by a vision to elevate ocular oncology care in Asia, he pursued advanced international fellowship training under Drs. Carol and Jerry Shields, gaining high-volume experience in retinoblastoma, choroidal melanoma, plaque brachytherapy, intra-arterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, and complex oncologic vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Chou is completing his PhD dissertation investigating the systemic factors that influence treatment outcomes in diabetic macular edema, CRVO-related neovascular glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, using extensive hospital-based datasets and prospective cohort studies. His academic work spans clinical oncology, imaging science, epidemiology, and surgical techniques. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, international conference presentations, and case reports in retina and ocular oncology. He is also deeply committed to mentoring young ophthalmologists and promoting international collaboration. Dr. Chou actively participates in global ophthalmic societies including ISOO, AAO, APVRS, and EURETINA, and contributes to cross-institutional research projects connecting Asia, Europe, and North America. After returning to Taiwan, Dr. Chou aims to continue developing comprehensive ocular oncology services, integrate cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic innovations, and build sustainable international partnerships to improve outcomes for patients facing rare and vision-threatening ocular tumors.