“Dr Hou did my retina surgery and he’s a very professional doctor. He clearly takes pride in his work. And he’s very kind and likeable.”
Dr. Kirk Hou is a leading vitreoretinal surgeon who brings precision to every diagnosis and a steady hand to every procedure. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Princeton University, Dr. Hou earned his MD/PhD from Washington University. He completed ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship training at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute where he subsequently served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. He combines rigorous evidence-based medicine with the latest imaging and surgical technology.
Dr. Hou has been recognized as a rising star in retina and specializes in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and complex vitreoretinal surgery. He is actively involved in clinical trials investigating novel therapies—giving his patients access to treatments not yet widely available. But above all, he believes the best outcomes start with patients who feel informed, prepared, and supported.
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Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
UCLA School of Medicine | 2019–2021
Ophthalmology Residency
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA | 2016–2019
Internal Medicine Internship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital | 2015–2016
Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis | 2015
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE), Summa Cum Laude
Princeton University | 2006
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society
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Dr. Hou has authored peer-reviewed research on surgical outcomes in diabetic retinopathy, novel drug delivery systems, systemic risk factors for macular degeneration, and emerging therapies for retinal disease. His MD/PhD training in pharmacology informs his ongoing work in clinical trials investigating new treatments for macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
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“Dr Hou did my retina surgery and he’s a very professional doctor. He clearly takes pride in his work. And he’s very kind and likeable.”
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