Dr. Jacqueline Koo, MD, San Mateo, CA

About Dr. Jacqueline Koo

Dr. Jacqueline Koo, M.D., M.P.H., is a board certified ophthalmologist who comes to Peninsula Eye Physicians with fellowship training in corneal diseases, refractive surgery and glaucoma. Dr. Koo has been practicing ophthalmology for over 15 years and has been with Peninsula Eye Physicians since 2007. A Bay Area native, she was a National Merit Semi-Finalist at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto. She graduated with high honors in Biological Sciences from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Koo also received a Masters of Public Health in epidemiology/biostatistics from the University of California at Berkeley. She attended Boston University School of Medicine where she graduated in the top 10% of her medical school class. Dr. Koo completed her ophthalmology residency at the Boston University Medical Center/Gunderson Eye Center where she was chief resident. Following residency, she was accepted to one of the top ophthalmology fellowships in the country, where she trained with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, M.D. Dr. Koo has extensive eye surgical experience and has participated in FDA trials of the newest eye technologies. She continues to lecture about ophthalmology. Dr. Koo is an author of “Office Ophthalmic Procedures” a popular handbook for ophthalmologists. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the San Mateo County Medical Society. Dr. Koo is the current Chair of Ophthalmology at the Mill-Peninsula Hospital and has been chair for the past 6 years. She is married to Dr. Edward Sun M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, and they live on the Peninsula with their two children. They enjoy watching their kids play baseball. Dr. Koo was named Bay Area's Best Doctor in 2019 and 2020 by San Francisco Magazine.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Cataract

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Cataract

Office location

Peninsula Eye Physicians

101 S San Mateo Dr, Ste 310, San Mateo, CA 94401

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Education and background

Practice names

Peninsula Eye Physicians

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Boston University, Doctor of Medicine
Boston University Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
University of California, Berkeley, Master's in Public Health

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology
San Mateo County Medical Association

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Koo Was Named Bay Area’s Best Doctor in 2019 and 2020 by San Francisco Magazine.
Dr. Koo Is an Author Of “Office Ophthalmic Procedures” a Popular Handbook for Ophthalmologists.

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1528060308

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What practice does Dr. Jacqueline Koo work with?

Dr. Jacqueline Koo works with Peninsula Eye Physicians.

Where is Dr. Jacqueline Koo's office located?

Dr. Jacqueline Koo's office is located at 101 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401.

Which board certifications does Dr. Jacqueline Koo have?

Dr. Jacqueline Koo is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jacqueline Koo?

Dr. Jacqueline Koo frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jacqueline Koo on their profile.