About Zhonghui Luo, MD, PhD
As a member of both the Cornea Service and the Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Consultation Service, Dr. Katie Luo expertly manages a variety of common eye problems. Her practice focuses on complex cataract surgeries, premium cataract surgeries, and ocular graft vs. host disease.
As a clinician scientist, Dr. Luo is focuses her research on ocular graft vs. host disease and cataracts.
In addition to her clinical and research responsibilities, Dr. Luo teaches and mentors medical students, resident, and fellows at HMS. She also directs the global community service Project Gafas.
Throughout her career, Dr. Luo has been honored with numerous awards and scholarships. She enjoys patient education, patient empowerment and is loved by her patients.
Clinical Interests:
- Cataract
- Cornea and external diseases
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Chinese, Mandarin
Locations
Mass. Eye and Ear at Longwood
800 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-936-6160
Medical Education
- MD, Albert Einstein college of medicine
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear***
- Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear***
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Care 65
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Managed Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Partners Plus
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan - other
- Medicare ACO - ACD
- Medicare ACO - PBO
- Tufts Health Plan
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Luo performs clinic research in oGvHD and cataracts. She is one of the core ophthalmology teaching faculty at Mass. Eye and Ear. She also directs Project Gafas, an international humanitarian outreach program at Mass. Eye and Ear.
Publications
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Ergorul C, Ray A, Huang W, Darland D, Luo ZK, Grosskreutz CL. Levels of vascular endothelial growth factor-A165b (VEGF-A165b) are elevated in experimental glaucoma. Mol Vis. 2008 Aug 18; 14:1517-24.