Dr. Jonathan Kao

Jonathan Kao, MD, practices comprehensive ophthalmology focusing on cornea diseases, such as Fuchs’ dystrophy, herpes viral infections, and dry eye. He was drawn to ophthalmology because of its seemingly simple function but underlying fantastic complexity. He believes in involving patients in their eye care by providing them with as much information as they desire about treatments and alternatives.

Dr. Kao performs state-of-the-art cataract surgery as well as advanced techniques for partial corneal transplantation. He received his BS in biomedical engineering and MD from Northwestern University in Chicago. He completed his medical internship at St Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix and then moved to St Louis for his ophthalmology residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Upon completion of residency, he stayed for additional fellowship training in cornea and external diseases.

Dr. Kao was attracted to the productive and ethical doctors at East Valley Ophthalmology and joined the practice in September 2007.