Joseph Kang Hwa Tan, MD

Dr. Tan practices comprehensive ophthalmology. His areas of expertise include routine, complex, and Laser-assisted cataract surgery, advanced technology lens implants, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), pterygium excisions, dry eye care, retinal lasers and injections, and eyelid surgery.

Dr Tan was born and raised in Malaysia. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia in 2009 after transferring from International Medical University in Malaysia, where he was awarded the prestigious Dr. Saidi Hashim Memorial Gold Medal for Top academic achievement in his class. He did his internship at Albert Einstein Health Center, Philadelphia. Then, he completed his ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center, New York in 2014, where he served as Chief Resident.

"I enjoy developing relationships with my patients, and working together with them to attain their best vision. I educate and empower patients to make the best decisions for their eye health.”

Dr Tan appreciates cultural diversity, and is able to speak Mandarin, Malay, and medical Spanish, besides English. In his leisure time, Dr Tan enjoys hiking, traveling, and nature photography. His sports interests include badminton, table tennis and skiing. He also loves to spend quality time with his wife, Amanda, and two beautiful young children.