Dr. Hratch D. Kourouyan, MD
Ophthalmologist
5106 Hollywood Blvd Suite 103 Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Hratch Kourouyan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kourouyan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kourouyan 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. Kourouyan 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL
University of California 1998
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Hratch D. Kourouyan, who serves patients in California.
Dr. Kourouyan is an ophthalmologist at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, a 408-bed hospital in Los Angeles, California. He diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, or trauma of the eye such as glaucoma or cataracts.
Back in the early days of his academic career, he graduated with his medical degree from the UCSF School of Medicine. He then went on to perform his internship at UCLA- San Fernando Valley Program, and his residency at Doheny Eye Institute.
Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Kourouyan is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
Among his various accolades include Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011), On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014), and Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2018, 2017).
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