Kirk Hou, MD, PhD
- Retina and Vitreous Diseases
About
Dr. Kirk K. Hou, MD, PhD, is a leading specialist in Vitreoretinal Surgery, known for utilizing evidence-based medicine and advanced technology to provide personalized care for his patients. He practices in Westwood and Pasadena, treating patients from all over Southern California. Dr. Hou's clinical expertise includes the management of common retinal diseases such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusions, and uveitis-related retinal complications. His surgical practice covers retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane (macular pucker), full-thickness macular holes, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and other vitreoretinal abnormalities. He also specializes in secondary intraocular lenses.
Dr. Hou completed his MD/PhD at Washington University School of Medicine, his Residency in Ophthalmology at UCLA School of Medicine, and his Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at UCLA School of Medicine. In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in research, focusing on novel therapies for retinal degenerations, including Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). He participates in clinical trials investigating innovative treatments for diabetic macular edema and macular degeneration.
Dr. Hou is also available for same-day emergency evaluations and accepts a wide range of insurance options, including for international patients.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Fellowship
Residency
Internship
Degrees
Recognitions
- John and Theiline McCone Fellowship, University of California - Los Angeles, 2019-2020
- Heed Fellowship, The Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 2019-2020
- Sigma-Aldrich Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis, 2011-2013
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Locations
Doheny Eye Center/UCLA Health - Pasadena
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical Services
Research
Interests
- Nanoparticles
- Drug Delivery
- Retinal Diseases
Publications
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
Fellowships:
- John and Theiline McCone Fellowship, University of California - Los Angeles, 2019-2020
- Heed Fellowship, The Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 2019-2020
- Sigma-Aldrich Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis, 2011-2013
Awards:
- Fellow Teaching Award, Univsity of California - Los Angeles, 2021
- Resident Teaching Award, University of California - Los Angeles, 2019
- Needleman Prize in Pharmacology, Washington University in St. Louis, 2015
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Washington University in St. Louis, 2015
- Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society, Princeton University, 2006
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society, Princeton University, 2006
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, Princeton University, 2006
- Richard K Toner Prize, Princeton University, Excellence in Thermodynamics, 2006
- Procter & Gamble Award, Princeton University, Outstanding Design Project, 2006
- Ticona Senior Thesis Award, Princeton University, Outstanding Senior Thesis, 2006