Dr. Kenneth J. Baum MD
Ophthalmologist
1010 Pensacola St Honolulu HI, 96814About
Dr. Kenneth Baum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Baum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baum 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. Baum 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1985
Rutgers 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Dr. Kenneth J. Baum MD's Practice location
Honolulu, HI 96814Get Direction
Dr. Kenneth J. Baum MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Baum
Recommended Articles
- In Plain Sight: Vision Changes Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous system. It is characterized by gradual death and breakdown of nerve cells in the brain resulting in the decreased production of a chemical messenger called dopamine. Reduced dopamine levels cause abnormal...
- What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery is a corrective procedure that aims to rectify vision distortions that are caused by the changing curvature of the cornea and shifting length of the eyeball. The cornea is a transparent coating that bulges on the outside of the eyeball, and allows light to penetrate its surface at...
- What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?
IntroductionPituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of growth hormone. This deficiency often results in children’s slow growth or short stature.An adult with pituitary dwarfism has an average...
- What Is Astigmatism?
Normally, the eye, cornea, and lens can easily focus light rays on the retina. The disease known asastigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea, and it can produce a clear, round dome covering the iris and pupil.The cornea and lens remain smooth and are always curved equally in all...
- Which Doctors Treat Diabetes?
There are many healthcare providers who can diagnose and treat diabetes. While most people may see a primary care doctor if they start having symptoms of diabetes, other physicians and specialists can also help monitor the condition.Doctors who treat diabetesThe following are doctors and specialists...
- What is Cataract Surgery?
The exact cause of cataracts is not known. Nevertheless, it seems that most cataracts are caused by long-term variations in the eye lens protein components which in turn causes cloudiness in the lens. Though not common, cataracts can affect infants and young children due to genetic enzyme...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Worldster Lee M D1712 Liliha Street Honolulu Hawaii 96817
- Dr. Alan R Faulkner M.D.1100 Ward Ave Honolulu HI 96814
- Dr. Jeffrey R Maehara MD1441 Kapiolani Blvd #1419 Honolulu HI 96814
- Dr. Bradford William Lee M.D., M.SC.1380 LUSITANA ST HONOLULU HI 96813
- Dr. Carlos A. Omphroy M. D.95-720 Lanikuhana Ave Mililani HI 96789
- Anna Parlin1329 Lusitana St Honolulu Hawaii 96813