Anne Ko, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Overview

Undergraduate Education: BS, Neuroscience, Brown University
Medical School: MD, Brown University Post Graduate
Education: Internship: Cabrini Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency: Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fellowship: Fellow, Cornea and External Disease, USC/ Doheny Eye Institute
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Sub-specialty memberships: American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)

Biography

Dr. Ko completed her medical degree at Brown University in Providence, RI. After a year-long internship at the Cabrini Medical Center, she remained in New York, where she completed her residency in ophthalmology at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. Later, she obtained additional training in cornea and external disease at the Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles, CA.

She joined UW Medicine in September 2015 and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Providing her patients with the information they need to make an informed decision about their care is her main priority. She treats patients who need help in the diagnosis and management of comprehensive and corneal eye conditions such as cataracts, dry eye, glaucoma, and ocular surface diseases. Dr. Ko lives on Mercer Island and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children.

Primary office

908 Jefferson St., 7th Floor Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206-744-2020 Clinic Fax: 206-520-9310
Mailing Address: Box 359608 325 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104
Academic office phone: 206-543-7250

Patient Care Philosophy

“I believe that my role as a physician involves giving patients the information they need to make an informed decision about their care.”

Awards and honors

2011 John S. Hermann Teaching Award Awarded by the graduating class of the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary

2010 Resident Appreciation Award New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Awarded by the graduating class of the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary

Clinical interests

The diagnosis and management of comprehensive and corneal eye conditions such as cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, and ocular surface disease

Research focus

Improving resident education

UW Department of Ophthalmology

908 Jefferson St.. Seattle, WA 98104 (academic offices)
Harborview Medical Center (mailing address)
Box 359608, 325 Ninth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.543.7250
Fax: 206.685.7055
 

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