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Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1978)

Professional interests include: photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), LASIK, refractive surgery (vision correction surgery)

1000 Wall Street Elevator B Floor 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(734) 764-4190

Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1978 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Wall Street Elevator B Floor 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Some issues Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	108
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	642
eye procedures	270
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
laser treatment	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	91
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

doctor visit	772
eye procedures	93
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	666

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	970
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	162
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	674
eye procedures	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	66
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	582
eye procedures	76

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	55
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	572
eye procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	53
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	568
eye procedures	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	383

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	40
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

doctor visit	635
eye procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Ann Arbor, MI were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

ablation	19
capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	591
eye procedures	138
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
laser treatment	11
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	377
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	139
85 and over	57
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	173

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1978. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1978)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1982)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Regents of the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hunson Kaz Soong, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$38 XIIDRA $38

**Types of Payments**
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Hunson Soong is an ophthalmology (eye disease) specialist in Ann Arbor, MI. He studied medicine at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Soong is professionally affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan.