Bio
Dr. Koo is an ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and adult strabismus. She received her ophthalmology training at UC San Francisco and then her fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Boston Children's Hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She has been board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2016. Her practice reflects her clinical interests in pediatric ophthalmology (strabismus, amblyopia, pediatric cataracts, and ROP) and in adult strabismus.
She utilizes botox in management of adult and pediatric strabismus. She also uses hidden adjustable sutures in children and adults to optimize alignment of eyes with surgery. Muscles can be adjusted up to 10 days after surgery.
She also has an interest in teaching residents and improving surgical training.
Clinical Focus
- Ophthalmology
Honors & Awards
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Farley Award, Boston Children's Hospital (2016)
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House Officer Award for Clinical Research, Boston Children’s Hospital (2016)
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Heed Fellowship Award, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation (2015)
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Vice President of Cordes Society, UC San Francisco Ophthalmology Alumni Society (2014)
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Member of Board of Trustees, California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CAEPS) (2013)
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Emergency Medicine Intern of the Year Award, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego (2012)
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Mercy Style of Care Award, Scripps Mercy Hospital (2012)
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2011)
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Association of Pathology Chairs Award, University of Florida College of Medicine (2009)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (2015 - Present)
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Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2012 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (2016) MA
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Internship: Scripps Mercy Hospital Transitional Internship (2012) CA
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Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2016)
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Residency: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (2015) CA
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Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical school, Pediatric Ophthalmology (2016)
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Residency, UC San Francisco, Ophthalmology residency (2015)
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Internship, Scripps Mercy Hospital, Transitional Intern year (2012)
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Medical Education: University of Florida, College of Medicine (2011) FL
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MD, University of Florida College of Medicine (2011)
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BS, University of Florida (2007)