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Dr. Malik Kahook, MD

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Specializes in: Glaucoma

Northeast Ohio Medical University (2001)

Professional interests include: eye problems, vision problems

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(833) 660-2155

Dr. Malik Kahook, MD is an ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO specializing in glaucoma. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Malik Kahook, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1675 Aurora Court
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Malik Kahook, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“During his time in Chicago, he also learned from Dr. Malik Kahook, who developed the Kahook Dual Blade that is used in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.”—"On the cutting edge", Sidney Daily News, January 2021

“"We're going to be able to expand each and every one of our clinics, and every subspecialty will have more space," said Dr. Malik Kahook, Slater Family endowed chair in ophthalmology and chief of...”—"FUTURE IN SIGHT: Rocky Mountain Eye Institute expands, makes room for research center", Sentinel Colorado, July 2013

“The money will be used to establish the Slater Family endowed chair in ophthalmology, a position that will be held by Professor Malik Y. Kahook, who is director of clinical and translational...”—"Anschutz executive donates $1.5 million to CU School of Medicine", The Denver Post, May 2013

doctor visit	66
excision	25
eye procedures	2716
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	146

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	104
Hispanic	53
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	91
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	27
eye procedures	2867
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	102
Hispanic	46
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	83
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	18
eye procedures	2453
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	920
Black	164
Hispanic	82
Asian	54
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	574
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	172
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

eye procedures	2450

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	82
Hispanic	36
Asian	23
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	74
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

eye procedures	1856

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	65
Hispanic	27
Asian	17
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	60
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

eye procedures	1360

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	58
Hispanic	21
Asian	11
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	53
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

eye procedures	1020

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	49
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	58
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

doctor visit	200
eye procedures	548

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

doctor visit	872
eye procedures	1014

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Malik Kahook, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Malik Kahook, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and excision.

doctor visit	238
excision	25
eye procedures	1815
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malik Kahook, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	65
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	343
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	181
85 and over	59
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Malik Kahook, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	9
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Malik Kahook, MD graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2001. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (2001)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Malik Kahook, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

EXCEPT

Mines & Associates

TRICARE / HealthNet Federal Services/West Region

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

First Choice Health

Colorado Access

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Because changes may not be immediately reflected, please contact your plan to understand your benefits and coverage and to make sure that both Children's Colorado and University of Colorado...

Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

- Denver Metro Region

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

Integrated Health Plans

Humana

- Colorado Springs Region

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

MultiPlan

Cigna

Select Health

Centivo

Big Sky Region

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$1,405,475 Kahook Dual Blade $885,174	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $520,300
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$92,728 Simbrinza $50,625	TravatanZ $1,761	EXPRESS $1,653	CataractEquipment $1,500	Azopt $704	Other $36,486
Alcon Vision LLC	$58,188 Hydrus Microstent $56,733	Constellation $30	$1,425
Allergan Inc.	$41,933 ALPHAGAN P $8,193	XEN $1,000	LUMIGAN $450	RESTASIS $141	BOTOX $46	Other $32,103
Alcon Research Ltd	$23,868 Simbrinza $18,045	CyPass $3,452	IOL $2,034	CataractEquipment $29	$309
Other	$43,638 CyPass $3,420	ReSure Sealant $3,000	VYZULTA $2,870	ILUVIEN $2,536	Humphrey Field Analyzer 720 Instrument $2,500	Other $29,312

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$1,340,114
Consulting Fee	$160,477
Acquisitions	$56,513
Honoraria	$55,500
Travel and Lodging	$28,624
Other	$24,602

Research Payments

Dr. Malik Kahook, MD has received 139 research payments totaling $676,822.

Biography

Dr. Malik Kahook is a medical specialist in glaucoma. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. Kahook attended Northeast Ohio Medical University for medical school. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kahook include vision problems, glaucoma, and surgical procedures. Awards and/or distinctions Dr. Kahook has received include Patient Adherence Research Award 2006 - American Glaucoma Society; Clinician Scientist Research Award 2007 - American Glaucoma Society; and New Inventor of the Year Award 2009 - University of Colorado. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, and the University of Colorado Medicine.