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Dr. Kirk Hou specializes in ophthalmology with a focus on retinal conditions and diseases affecting the back of the eye. They earned their MD and PhD from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, bringing both clinical expertise and research experience to their practice. After completing an internship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 2016, Dr. Hou pursued residency training at UCLA School of Medicine, finishing in 2019, followed by specialized fellowship training at the same institution in 2021. With 11 years of experience in medicine, they provide care in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Hou practices at the Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Pasadena and maintains an affiliation with Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. They treat serious eye conditions including retinal detachment and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Hou also provides care for posterior vitreous detachment, a common condition that can affect vision. Their expertise includes advanced …diagnostic procedures such as optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging, along with comprehensive eye examinations to assess and monitor eye health.
Read More Read less Dr. Hou practices at the Doheny Eye Center UCLA in Pasadena and maintains an affiliation with Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. They treat serious eye conditions including retinal detachment and age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Hou also provides care for posterior vitreous detachment, a common condition that can affect vision. Their expertise includes advanced …diagnostic procedures such as optical coherence tomography and retinal imaging, along with comprehensive eye examinations to assess and monitor eye health.
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Quick Facts
- 11 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish
- UCLA School of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
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| 11 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English, Farsi | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Pasadena , CA | Lancaster , CA | LOS ANGELES , CA | Newport Beach , CA |
| Med School: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis PhD | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School | Med School: Yale University School of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Kirk Hou has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kirk Hou has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
UCLA School of Medicine2021
Residency
UCLA School of Medicine2019
Internship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital2016
Medical School
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis PhDGraduated in 2015
Washington University School of Medicine MDGraduated in 2015
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