Ophthalmology
Joel Palko, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Morgantown, WV
Joel Palko, M.D., is an ophthalmologist at the WVU Eye Institute in Morgantown, West Virginia, specializing in the treatment of advanced glaucoma. He provides care for complex cases referred to the state's only tertiary referral center for glaucoma, employing minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), laser procedures, and traditional surgical interventions to manage disease progression and preserve vision. Dr. Palko serves adult patients with refractory glaucoma, focusing on those requiring sp
7+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (ABO)
- Glaucoma (ABO)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (MD, 2014)
- Residency: Washington University in St. Louis (Ophthalmology, 2018)
- Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (Glaucoma, 2019)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Glaucoma
Conditions & Treatments
GlaucomaMinimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- WVU Medicine
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- West Virginia University Medicine
- J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
7+ years in practice