Dr. Patrick Chan graduated from Duke University with a degree in computer science. While volunteering at the Duke Eye Clinic, he witnessed some of the most technologically advanced microsurgeries which ultimately guided him to a career in medicine. He completed medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. He subsequently completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University, one of the oldest eye hospitals in the United States. At Harkness, Dr. Chan worked with Steve Trokel, MD, who pioneered laser eye surgery and subsequently developed what is known as PRK today.

He further completed a corneal and refractive surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. At the Cole Eye Institute, Dr. Chan worked with world-renowned refractive surgeons, Steve Wilson and Ron Krueger.

Prior to founding Puget Sound Vision, Dr. Patrick Chan practiced in New Mexico for nine years. While in the Land of Enchantment, Dr. Chan performed over 10,000 cataract surgeries, was one of the first in the state to offer the toric ICL implant, and was the only surgeon in the state who dedicated his practice solely to vision corrective surgery.