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Dr. Leo Kim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Leo Kim, MD
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Dr. Leo Kim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Leo Kim, MD
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Dr. Leo Kim, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Leo Kim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Leo Kim, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine. They currently practice at Mass Eye And Ear and are affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital. Dr. Kim has experience treating conditions like Serous Detachment Retina, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Vascular Occlusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kim received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kim is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Serous Detachment Retina
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Macular Hole
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
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May 12, 2023
Dr Kim explained clearly the cause of my eye condition, providing me with information I had been looking for in almost a year. He listened to my concerns and dispelled my confusion. I left the examination feeling hopeful and encouraged.
— May 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    2006
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • USC
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leo Kim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kim's profile.

Dr. Kim frequently treats the following conditions: Serous Detachment Retina, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leo Kim, MD is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leo Kim, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA