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Dr. Yong Woo Kam
Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist
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Dr. Yong Kam
Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist
Kansas City, MO
Areas of Expertise
Advanced Cataract Surgery
EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens)
Corneal Transplantation
Anterior Segment Reconstruction
About Me
Dr. Yong Kam is a board-certified anterior segment surgeon with specialized expertise in advanced cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. He focuses on restoring clear, comfortable vision using modern lens technology and procedures such as EVO ICL for patients who are not LASIK candidates. Patients value his careful measurements, detailed counseling about options, and steady hands in the operating room.
A Kansas City native, Dr. Kam completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center after earning his MD and BS at the University of Kansas. During fellowship training he received the P.J. Leinfelder Award for Excellence in Research. At Moyes Eye Center he performs complex cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and anterior segment reconstruction, and collaborates closely with optometrists to optimize outcomes and recovery.
Training
- OphthalmologyUniversity of Kansas Medical CenterResidency
MDUniversity of Kansas School of MedicineMedical School
BS in Cell BiologyUniversity of KansasUndergraduate
Awards & Honors
P.J. Leinfelder Award for Excellence in Research
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:IA, KS
- License Numbers:MD-47011, 04-44753


