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Joann Kang, MD, Ophthalmology, Bronx, NY, Montefiore Medical Center

JoannKangMD

Ophthalmology • Bronx, NY

Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Corneal Specialist, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Montefiore Medical Center

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Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
  • Maimonides Medical Center
    Maimonides Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2009
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityB.S., Human Biology, Graduated with Honors, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Edith and Denton McKane Memorial Award for Outstanding Research in Ophthalmology Columbia University, 2009
  • Best Clinical Science Research Award The American Medical Student Association 58th Annual Convention, 2008
  • Irma T. Hirschl Scholarship Columbia University, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Difficult and Complicated Cases in Refractive Surgery 
    Chapter: Post-Keratoplasty Astigmatism 
    Kang JJ and Azar DTEditors: Alio JL, Azar DT.Springer-Verlag2015
  • Keratoprostheses and Artificial Corneas: Fundamentals and Surgical Applications 
    Chapter: Corneal and Anterior Segment Imaging of Boston KPro Type 1 
    Kang JJ and Cortina MSEditors: Cortina MS, de la Cruz J.Springer2015
  • Keratoprostheses and Artificial Corneas: Fundamentals and Surgical Applications 
    Chapter: Oculoplastic Evaluation and Treatment in Boston KPro Type 1 
    Kang JJ and Setabutr PEditors: Cortina MS, de la Cruz J.Springer2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • Evaluation of anterior chamber angle by anterior segment optical coherence tomography in different back plate models of implanted Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis
    Hsu K, Kang JJ, Allemann N, de la Cruz J, Cortina MS, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 1/1/2015
  • Outcome of descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in eyes with glaucoma drainage devices
    Lai K, Kang JJ, Ritterband DC, Liebmann JM, Seedor JA, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 1/1/2015
  • Outcomes of primary Boston Type 1 keratoprosthesis placement
    Hsu K, Kang JJ, de la Cruz J, Cortina MS, Pre-World Cornea Congress KPro Symposium, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Glaucoma associated with Boston keratoprosthesis 
    Chicago, IL - 1/14/2012
  • Microarray based mutation detection and screening of corneal dystrophies 
    Houston, TX - 1/13/2008
  • Development of a genotyping microarray (disease chip) for the screening of corneal dystrophies and keratoconus 
    New York, NY - 1/5/2008
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Press Mentions

  • Fish Oil Supplements Ineffective Against Dry Eye: Study
    Fish Oil Supplements Ineffective Against Dry Eye: StudyApril 14th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Joann Kang, Dr. Joann Kang, MD, Dr. J Kang