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Dr. Amr Kouchouk, MD

Dr. Amr Kouchouk, MD

Glaucoma Specialist
3801 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA
“I am passionate about delivering the highest level of care to my patients. I strive to treat each individual as I would my own family.” Dr. Kouchouk enjoys providing a variety of surgical services including cataract surgery (including laser-assisted cataract surgery with the Catalys femotsecond laser) with the full spectrum of lens implants (e.g. monofocal, Toric, Tecnis® multifocal, Restor multifocal, Crystalens and Trulign®), refractive surgery (e.g. all-laser PRK/LASIK using the AMO Intralase and Star S4 IR Excimer Laser, Implantable Collamer Lens – ICL), the full spectrum of corneal transplantation (e.g. PKP/DALK, DSAEK), collagen crosslinking, Intacs, ocular surface surgeries (e.g. pterygium, conjunctival tumors), iStent, anterior chamber reconstruction, and IOL repositioning (e.g. iris-fixated and glued-IOLs). In addition to providing excellent surgical care – Dr. Kouchouk is an expert at dry eyes treatment and blepharitis. He has established a Dry Eye Center of Excellence, where he provides the latest dry eye treatments available (Lipiflow, MiBo Theromoflo). He has published multiple manuscripts in peer-reviewed medical journals, and has given podium talks of his research at national meetings. He is enthusiastic about education, and will continue to be involved with resident education, research, and provide CE lectures for colleagues. Dr. Kouchouk is passionate about providing the best possible care for his patients, personable and treats patients the same way he would treat his own family. He is fluent in Arabic, and conversational in Spanish. In his free time – he enjoys playing soccer, tennis, golf, and traveling.

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About Dr. Amr Kouchouk

“I am passionate about delivering the highest level of care to my patients. I strive to treat each individual as I would my own family.” Dr. Kouchouk enjoys providing a variety of surgical services including cataract surgery (including laser-assisted cataract surgery with the Catalys femotsecond laser) with the full spectrum of lens implants (e.g. monofocal, Toric, Tecnis® multifocal, Restor multifocal, Crystalens and Trulign®), refractive surgery (e.g. all-laser PRK/LASIK using the AMO Intralase and Star S4 IR Excimer Laser, Implantable Collamer Lens – ICL), the full spectrum of corneal transplantation (e.g. PKP/DALK, DSAEK), collagen crosslinking, Intacs, ocular surface surgeries (e.g. pterygium, conjunctival tumors), iStent, anterior chamber reconstruction, and IOL repositioning (e.g. iris-fixated and glued-IOLs). In addition to providing excellent surgical care – Dr. Kouchouk is an expert at dry eyes treatment and blepharitis. He has established a Dry Eye Center of Excellence, where he provides the latest dry eye treatments available (Lipiflow, MiBo Theromoflo). He has published multiple manuscripts in peer-reviewed medical journals, and has given podium talks of his research at national meetings. He is enthusiastic about education, and will continue to be involved with resident education, research, and provide CE lectures for colleagues. Dr. Kouchouk is passionate about providing the best possible care for his patients, personable and treats patients the same way he would treat his own family. He is fluent in Arabic, and conversational in Spanish. In his free time – he enjoys playing soccer, tennis, golf, and traveling.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Office location

Luxor Eye Institute
3801 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center
  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - VCU School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital (Internship)
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Professional memberships

  • International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Awards and publications

  • peer-reviewed medical journals

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Arabic

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1639499718

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Dr. Amr Kouchouk is affiliated with Little Company of Mary Hospital - Torrance, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, and Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

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Where is Dr. Amr Kouchouk's office located?

Dr. Amr Kouchouk's office is located at 3801 San Dimas St, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Which board certifications does Dr. Amr Kouchouk have?

Dr. Amr Kouchouk is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Amr Kouchouk?

Dr. Amr Kouchouk frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amr Kouchouk on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Amr Kouchouk speak?

Dr. Amr Kouchouk speaks English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

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