Dr. Paula Ko MD
Ophthalmologist
1207 N Scott St Wilmington DE, 19806Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Paula Ko is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Ko specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ko 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. Ko 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1989
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Georgetown Univ, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1993
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