Dr. Douglas D. Koch M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6550 Fannin St Suite 1501 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Douglas Koch is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Koch specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Koch 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. Koch 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- Texas Super Doctors 2004-2011
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine, Pedi Anter Segm & Refrac Surg 1982
- Moorfields Eye Hosp, Cornea/External Disease 1981
- Baylor Coll of Med/Cullen Eye Inst, Anterior Segment 1981
- Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England
- Anterior Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine - Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, TX
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