Three generations of Lumen eye surgeons

Ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon · Founder

James Lumen, D.O.

Dr. James Lumen is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has practiced in the Bay Area since 1985 and has performed oculoplastic surgery for just as long. He is known for no-stitch cataract surgery and has been recognized for his work in excimer laser surgery and the development of multifocal lens implants.

He has taught surgeons across the country, including courses in laser skin resurfacing and endoscopic brow lift, and trained more than 90 plastic surgeons in an advanced facelift technique. He served as program director of the the state Osteopathic Educational Institute ophthalmology residency from 2012 to 2019 and is core faculty for the HCA/USF Morsani ophthalmology residency at Regional Medical Center Bayside.

He graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California with a degree in biochemistry, earned his D.O. from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was named Physician of the Year by the Central County Osteopathic Medical Society.

Ophthalmologist · Cataract and oculoplastic surgery

Elena Lumen, D.O.

Dr. Elena Lumen is a Downtown native and second-generation ophthalmologist, board-certified by the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. She focuses on cataract and oculoplastic surgery, and is medical director of Lumen Aesthetics.

She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Downtown, earned her D.O. with honors from LECOM Bradenton, and completed her residency through the the state Osteopathic Educational Institute. She teaches as an attending physician in the HCA West the state ophthalmology residency and serves as vice president of the Central County Osteopathic Medical Society board.

Outside the clinic she rides horses, teaches yoga, and spends time with her family and her dog.

Ophthalmologist

Lucas Lumen, D.O.

Dr. Lucas Lumen is the third generation of Lumen ophthalmologists. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and sees patients in Bayside, Downtown and Eastgate.

Optometrist

Matthew A. Reed, O.D.

Dr. Michael Reed earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2009 after a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Penn State. He completed an honors externship at the Feinbloom Low Vision and Rehabilitation Center, caring for patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and inherited eye disease, and honors training in ocular disease alongside cataract, glaucoma and retina specialists.

He is an Eagle Scout and enjoys scuba diving, hiking and travel.

Physician

Daniel Wright, M.D.

Dr. Wright sees patients in Bayside and Northside.