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Dr. Levi Kanu

Ophthalmology Cornea Specialist

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Dr. Levi Kanu

Ophthalmology Cornea Specialist

Boston, MA

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

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    MA
  • License Numbers:
    282765
  • Board Certifications:
    American Board of Ophthalmology