Dr. Edward Y Koo M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1720 El Camino Real Suite 225 Burlingame CA, 94010About
Dr. Koo is a board-certified comprehensive Ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. He is an alumnus of the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Koo completed ...
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1991
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems, Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement, Refractive Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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