“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
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA | 2009–2011
Ophthalmology Residency
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA | 2006–2009
Medical Internship
West Los Angeles Veterans Administration | 2005–2006
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA | 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
UCLA Anderson School of Management | [Year]
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
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Dr. Prasad has authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers and book chapters on vitreoretinal disease and surgical outcomes. He serves as a reviewer for multiple medical journals and has been an invited lecturer at national and international ophthalmology conferences.
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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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