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Dr. Douglas D. Koch M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Douglas D. Koch M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(36)
6550 Fannin St Suite 1501 Houston TX, 77030
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4/5

About

Dr. Douglas Koch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Koch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Koch can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Koch can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1977

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Awards

  • Texas Super Doctors 2004-2011  

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Baylor College of Medicine, Pedi Anter Segm & Refrac Surg    1982
  • Moorfields Eye Hosp, Cornea/External Disease    1981
  • Baylor Coll of Med/Cullen Eye Inst, Anterior Segment    1981
  • Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England   
  • Anterior Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine - Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, TX  

Dr. Douglas D. Koch M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 6550 Fannin St Suite 1501

6550 Fannin St Suite 1501 -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 713-798-3030, 713-798-6100, 713-873-3300
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1977 Butler Blvd Ste E3100 -
Houston, TX 77030
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Patient Experience with Dr. Koch


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Dr. Douglas D. Koch M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 36 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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