Overview
My work focuses on improving the outcomes of cataract surgery and refractive surgery procedures such as LASIK and PRK. It involves all aspects: careful measurement, individualized selection of the appropriate options for each patient, meticulous surgery, prevention of complications, and maximizing the final vision. I also specialize in the management of complex conditions including cataract and intraocular lens problems, iris repair and replacement, and management of LASIK and PRK problems. I conduct research and teach physicians around the world in these areas.
Dr. Koch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 148 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 64 articles in the study of Cataract Removal.
Insurance
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Locations
1977 Butler Blvd, 2nd Fl MS BCM 633, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Mitchell P. Weikert, M.D., M.S. is an Associate Professor at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Dr. Weikert received degrees in both electrical and biomedical engineering, and worked as a design engineer in the petroleum industry. He obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. During his ophthalmology residency, completed at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, he served as Chief Resident during his final year of training. He completed his fellowship in cornea, external disease, cataract and refractive surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine’s John. A. Moran Eye Center. Dr. Weikert’s research interests include biomedical optics, anterior segment imaging, intraocular lens technology, and wavefront applications in cataract and refractive surgery. He is the Residency Program Director at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine and the Medical Director of the Lion’s Eye Bank of Texas. He is a recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Louis J. Girard Distinguished Alumni Award, the AAO Secretariat Award, the AAO Achievement Award, and has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” on an annual basis since 2008. ADD TO SHORTLIST BCMMYCHART. Dr. Weikert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.
Elizabeth Baze is an Ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Baze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
Sumitra Khandelwal, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Sumitra Khandelwal specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at BCM Ophthalmology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-6100. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Keratoconus, Astigmatism, Pterygium, and Cataract Removal.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- AstigmatismDr. Koch isElite. Learn about Astigmatism.
- CataractDr. Koch isElite. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Koch isElite. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Advanced
- KeratoconusDr. Koch isAdvanced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- NearsightednessDr. Koch isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- PresbyopiaDr. Koch isAdvanced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- BlepharitisDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Corneal TransplantDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Koch isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.