Dr. Irene Kuo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4924 Campbell Blvd Nottingham MD, 21236About
Irene C. Kuo, M.D., is an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, and medical director of the Wilmer's White Marsh location. A corneal specialist and board-certified ophthalm ...
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1994
University of California 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cornea Problems, Eye Problems, Refractive Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellow American Board of Ophthalmology
- Member Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology
- Member Castroviejo Cornea Society member (membership to this society is based on thesis and publications)
- Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member Women in Ophthalmology member
Fellowships
- Proctor Foundation / Cornea and Refractive Surgery 2000
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