Medical and Surgical Treatment for Disorders of the Retina and Vitreous

General Info

Irene Voo, M.D. provides the highest quality of care in a compassionate manner. There are very few female Retina Specialists in the United States and she was chosen from hundreds of applicants to be one of the very few to train at two of the nation's top eye centers: UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute for residency and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami for Vitreoretinal Fellowship. The additional 2 years of training as a Retina Specialist beyond the standard 4 years after medical school for general ophthalmologists means her area of expertise is diagnosis and treatment of any disorder that can cause blindness/vision loss. It is frightening to patients to lose eyesight and she makes sure each patient's experience is both educational and hopeful. She strongly believes that when a patient is educated about the disease/condition, that patient gains a feeling of power when losing vision makes one feel powerless. Even if the disease can't be stopped or cured, she views the patient and herself as a team working together to slow or manage the loss. Since 2003, Dr. Voo has worked as an investigator for numerous nationwide clinical trials that have resulted in revolutionary treatments for the major blinding conditions in the United States: diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions. This direct involvement in the development of medicines for blinding diseases means she is able to counsel patients about the latest available treatment options with expertise. Her practice encompasses all aspects of retinal disorders, from the initial diagnostic process to treatment, as well as all age groups. Treatments can range from watchful waiting to major surgery. She takes time to discuss the various options available so each patient can feel comfortable with the treatment eventually chosen. Each patient is always treated with compassion and respect, and should the patient wish to change the treatment plan, they re-discuss the options and move forward with the alternative the patient feels is the most appropriate. Many tests performed in a retina specialist's office must be repeated at each visit. She always sits next to the patient so they can view the results together. This information then allows the patient to combine the test results with individual preference in selecting the treatment course. She encourages every patient to be involved in all aspects of care and is comfortable providing honest risk/benefit assessments to guide the patient's choice. When a patient has such a severe retinal problem that it requires surgery, she is able to reassure each patient that in the past 10+ years of private practice in Las Vegas, she has performed approximately 1,700 retinal surgeries at three hospitals: Summerlin Hospital, Sunrise Hospital, and St. Rose Hospital-Siena. The total number of retinal laser procedures performed is also nearly 2,000. Her goals are always to ensure the maximum chance of success with the fewest number of surgeries or laser treatments and in as painless a way as possible.

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Categories

Physicians & Surgeons, Ophthalmology, Group Insurance, Health Insurance, Insurance

Services/Products

Medical and Surgical Treatment for Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous

Payment Options

Location

in the Medical Arts Pavilion attached to the Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin campus

Amenities

Vitreoretinal specialty care for all ages

Languages

Chinese, Spanish

Associations

American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Retina Specialists American Medical Association

Other Link

http://www.irenevoo.com