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Dr. Levi KanuElite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Boston, MA

Clinical Focus & Services

What I Focus On

Corneal Transplantation and Ocular Surface SurgeryCataract Surgery With Advanced Lens OptionsRefractive Surgery Including LASIK and PRKDiagnosis and Treatment of Corneal DiseasesCorneal Crosslinking for KeratoconusResearch in Ocular Drug DeliveryManagement of Neurotrophic KeratopathyTranslational Science in Vision Care

About Me

Dr. Levi Kanu is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist with expertise in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and the treatment of complex ocular surface diseases. He combines surgical excellence with a commitment to advancing ocular drug delivery through translational research. Dr. Kanu earned his undergraduate degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering from Johns Hopkins University and completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to train in ophthalmology at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, followed by a prestigious cornea fellowship. As a clinician-scientist and NIH/NEI-funded K12 Vision Scholar, Dr. Kanu’s research focuses on innovative treatments for corneal disease, including drug delivery technologies targeting conditions like neurotrophic keratopathy. His goal is to bridge laboratory discoveries with real-world impact, bringing meaningful therapies to patients with vision-threatening disorders. Dr. Kanu is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing the science of ophthalmology through thoughtful innovation.

Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School)
    Cornea Fellowship
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical School) · 2022
    Fellowship
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine (Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary)
    Opthalmology Residency
    University of Illinois College of Medicine (Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary) · 2020
    Residency
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Doctor (MD)
    University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine · 2016
    Medical School
  • Johns Hopkins University
    BS, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
    Johns Hopkins University · 2011
    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • K12 Physician Scientist Award

    National Institutes of Health/National Eye Institute, Mass Eye and Ear

    2022

  • Heed Fellowship

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation

    2021

  • Alcon Research Scholarship

    Alcon Research Institute

    2020

  • Beem-Fisher Research Award

    Chicago Ophthalmological Society

    2020

  • Norman P. Blair Research Award

    University of Illinois at Chicago

    2020

Publications, Presentations & Press