Born and raised in California, Dr. Rachel Du graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. After finishing her undergraduate degree, she spent multiple summers volunteering her time on medical mission trips to Vietnam before beginning graduate school. Then in 2017, she made the move across the country to New York City to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry. 

Throughout her training, she had a strong emphasis in ocular disease and surgical co-management. Aside from treating and managing different ocular conditions, Dr. Du’s favorite part about her job is being able to connect and interact with the diverse population of NYC. In her spare time, she enjoys attending live music shows and being a part of the hustle and bustle of the city.