Overview
Yong Kam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
Dr. Kam is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Detachment, Keratoconus, and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kam is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5151 NW 88th St, Kansas City, MO 64154
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yong W. Kam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yong W. Kam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yong W. Kam by calling their office at 816-746-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yong W. Kam a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yong W. Kam is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, 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. Yong W. Kam specialize in?
While Dr. Yong W. Kam is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Interstitial Keratitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Yong W. Kam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yong W. Kam has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Yong W. Kam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yong W. Kam accept my insurance?
Dr. Yong W. Kam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-746-9800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- CataractDr. Kam isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Kam isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Kam isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- MeibomianitisDr. Kam isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- PapilledemaDr. Kam isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Kam isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- VitrectomyDr. Kam isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.