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Leo Kim, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA

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Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

Retinal Disease

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Monte J. Wallace Chair in Retina

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  • Office

    243 Charles St
    # Retina
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-391-5896

Summary

  • Dr. Leo Kim is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Massachusetts Eye and Ear, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, Mount Auburn Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in retina surgery and vitreoretinal disease.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2009
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Retinal Imaging Findings in Carriers with PSEN1-Associated Early-Onset Familial Alzheimer Disease Before Onset of Cognitive Symptoms  
    Grayson W Armstrong, Leo A Kim, Itika Garg, Megan Kasetty, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Current Practice Preferences and Safety Protocols for Intravitreal Injection of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents
    Current Practice Preferences and Safety Protocols for Intravitreal Injection of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor AgentsMarch 22nd, 2020
  • Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease Protection
    Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Tied to Alzheimer’s Disease ProtectionNovember 4th, 2019
  • A Top-Billing Doctor Charged OHIP for Doing an Eye Procedure More Times Than All Other MDs Combined. Another Billed for 128 Laser Treatments in One Day. The Numbers Have Some Medical Experts Baffled
    A Top-Billing Doctor Charged OHIP for Doing an Eye Procedure More Times Than All Other MDs Combined. Another Billed for 128 Laser Treatments in One Day. The Numbers Have Some Medical Experts BaffledJuly 5th, 2019
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