Dr. Karen Hu

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Saratoga Springs, NY

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Transplantation (DMEK/DSAEK)
Keratoconus and Cross-Linking
Ocular Surface Disease
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK)
Cataract Surgery With Advanced Lenses
Infectious Keratitis
Complex Anterior Segment Reconstruction

About Me

Dr. Karen Hu is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist and a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgeon who provides thoughtful, individualized care for patients with complex surface disease and cataracts. She explains findings in clear, everyday language and outlines options—from dry eye therapies to corneal transplantation—so people can choose a path that fits their needs and routines. She also performs cataract surgery and discusses lens choices and recovery timelines with each patient.

Dr. Hu earned her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed her internship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, her ophthalmology residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

She cares for patients at Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Eye Care and offers visits in English and Spanish.

Training

  • Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

    2022

    University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    2021

    Icahn School of Medicine at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Residency
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    MD

    2017

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NY
License Numbers
295416

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