Overview
Dr. Soong was born in Tokyo, Japan of Chinese parents who had emigrated from Shanghai in 1949. Upon graduation from high school, he came to the United States 1967 and received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from MIT, after which attended graduate school at Cornell University in electrical engineering and neurophysiology. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York in 1978 and completed his eye residency at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital, before doing a two-year fellowship in cornea and external disease at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School. Following his training, he joined the faculty in ophthalmology at the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center in 1984.Dr. Soong's clinical interests include external disease and refractive surgery, excimer laser surgery, corneal and conjunctival diseases (corneal dystrophies, degenerative conditions, infections, ulcers, corneal and conjunctival tumors, corneal involvement in systemic diseases, and dry eyes) and surgery (high risk corneal transplants with previous graft rejection with concomitant anterior segment problems), ocular surface problems with respect to corneal epithelial wound healing, and incisional and excimer laser refractive surgery. Dr. Soong's research interests include serving as co-investigator in the Collaborative Corneal Transplantation Study, cell biology of corneal epithelial migration and specific cytoskeletal proteins in wound healing, acceleration of corneal wound healing using various hormone and/or peptide eye drops, and use of weak electrical fields to influence corneal epithelial wound healing, femtosecond laser biophysics, and dry eyes.He is interested in international ophthalmology and has traveled to Eastern Europe, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean to lecture and render eye care. He speaks seven languages. Dr. Soong has visited Haiti many times since 1997 and returned immediately after the January, 2010 earthquake, providing emergency care in a tent hospital in Port-au-Prince. Currently, he is a board member of the Haiti Nursing Foundation and the American Academy of Ophthalmology Haiti Relief Task Force. He continues to travel regularly to Haiti and is active in fund-raising for Haitian medical organizations. Dr. Soong is professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences in the U-M Health System.
Dr. Soong is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 3, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Dr. Shahzad Mian serves as Chair and professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School and has served the department as vice chair for clinical sciences and learning since 2019. He also serves as the ambulatory care clinical chief for the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG).Dr. Mian earned his medical degree in 1996 from the Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency at the Wills Eye Hospital of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. From 2000-02, he was a fellow in cornea and refractive surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the U-M faculty in 2002 as a clinical lecturer in ophthalmology and visual sciences, and he was promoted to associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences in 2010.Dr. Mian received the 2007 Anthony Adamis Award for Outstanding Research from the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, the 2007 Leadership Development Program from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the 2009 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.He has served on the board of directors and as a medical director of the Midwest Eye-Banks and currently serves as cornea editor for the Ophthalmic News and Education Network, board member of the Cornea Society, member of the Program Director’s Council and councilor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mian is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hunson K. Soong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hunson K. Soong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hunson K. Soong by calling their office at 734-764-5106. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hunson K. Soong a top-rated expert for Fuchs Dystrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hunson K. Soong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Fuchs Dystrophy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Hunson K. Soong specialize in?
While Dr. Hunson K. Soong is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Hunson K. Soong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hunson K. Soong has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fuchs Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Hunson K. Soong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hunson K. Soong accept my insurance?
Dr. Hunson K. Soong accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-764-5106 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive DeafnessDr. Soong isDistinguished. Learn about Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Soong isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Soong isDistinguished. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Soong isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Soong isDistinguished. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Soong isDistinguished. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Soong isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Soong isAdvanced. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Soong isAdvanced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Soong isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BlepharitisDr. Soong isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Soong isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- ChemosisDr. Soong isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Soong isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal TransplantDr. Soong isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.