Dr. Mitchell Dang
In Redwood City and the Peninsula
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Residency-trained, glaucoma certified optometrist who leads our dry eye care and myopia control for children.
Training and professional memberships
Areas of expertise
Residency-trained and glaucoma certified
After earning his Doctor of Optometry with clinical and academic honors, Dr. Dang completed a UC Berkeley affiliated residency at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.
There he managed complex eye disease every day, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, uveitis, keratitis and neuro ophthalmic disorders.
He is licensed in California to diagnose and treat primary open angle glaucoma in adults, and he works closely with our surgeons when you need more advanced care.
Dry eye and blepharitis care
Dr. Dang leads dry eye care at our office. He looks for the cause of your symptoms, such as oil gland dysfunction, blepharitis, inflammation or long hours on screens, and then builds a plan step by step.
Your plan may include eyelid hygiene, warm compresses, prescription drops and in office treatments, with follow up visits to make sure you feel better.
Postoperative care and myopia control
Dr. Dang is part of our team of doctors who care for you after cataract and other eye surgery, together with your surgeon.
He is certified to prescribe Corneal Refractive Therapy lenses, gentle overnight lenses that help slow nearsightedness in children, and he follows each child closely as their eyes grow.
About Dr. Mitchell Dang
Dr. Mitchell Dang is a comprehensive and primary eye care provider with an emphasis on ocular disease management. He is licensed in California to manage and treat a wide range of ocular conditions, including primary open-angle glaucoma in adults. He is also certified to prescribe Corneal Refractive Therapy lenses to control myopia. Whether helping you see your best with glasses and contact lenses or managing a chronic eye condition, he is dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.
Patients who are informed and involved
Dr. Dang believes that the highest standard of care is achieved through evidence-based medicine and the use of cutting-edge diagnostic imaging. However, he maintains that technology is most effective when paired with thorough patient education. He makes it his mission to ensure his patients are not just treated, but are fully involved in their care plan, ensuring that every individual is an informed, active participant in their own ocular health journey.
Born and raised in the Bay Area
Dr. Dang was born and raised in the Bay Area and is excited to serve the community where he grew up. His foundation in healthcare began at Santa Clara University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Before entering the clinical field, he explored the intersection of medicine and innovation within the Silicon Valley tech sector. By working at a health technology company, he gained a unique understanding of how digital tools can bridge the gap between patients and their care, invaluable insights he continues to integrate into his daily practice to improve patient communication.
Doctorate and VA residency
He earned his Doctorate from the Arizona College of Optometry, graduating with both clinical and academic honors and maintaining a four-year membership in the Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society. His clinical training included rotations at the American Lake Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Midwestern University Eye Institute, and the Community Health Centers of the Central Coast.
Following his doctoral degree, Dr. Dang completed a UC Berkeley-affiliated residency at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. In this rigorous program, he gained extensive experience managing complex conditions, including anterior segment diseases such as uveitis and keratitis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmic disorders. He also performed low-vision examinations, helping patients with severe sight loss reclaim their independence. It was here that he became a dedicated lifelong learner, eventually giving lectures, writing case reports, and presenting posters at national conferences.
Golf, food and the Warriors
When he is not in the clinic, Dr. Dang prioritizes an active lifestyle and enjoys spending time outdoors. While he is a regular at the gym, he has recently channeled his focus into golf. He finds a compelling similarity between the sport and his medical career: both demand precision, focus, and the humility of a lifelong learner. An avid food enthusiast, Dr. Dang spends his weekends exploring the Bay Area’s diverse culinary scene. His camera roll is almost exclusively a digital archive of restaurant discoveries. Above all, he is a loyal supporter of his local sports teams and makes it a point to head to the arena every season to cheer on the Golden State Warriors in person
Education and Training
Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Mitchell Dang completed his undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University majoring in Public Health Sciences.
Optometric Studies
After Santa Clara University, Dr. Dang studied at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry to earn a Doctorate in Optometry.
Residency
Dr. Mitchell Dang’s curiosity and love for the eye drove him to pursue studies and training beyond optometry school. He completed an additional residency in Ocular Disease, Geriatric Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation at the competitive VA Palo Alto Health Care System, where he worked alongside ophthalmologists
Professional Societies
Dr. Dang is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and the National Association of VA Optometrists, the Asian American Optometric Association, among others.
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162 Clinton Street, Redwood City, CA 94062 · Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm