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Joel Palko

Adjunct Professor - Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Joel Palko, M.D., is an ophthalmologist who specializes in providing specialty treatment of advanced glaucoma using minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, laser and traditional surgery.

Dr. Palko joined the WVU Eye Institute and the WVU Department of Ophthalmology faculty in 2019. In addition to his clinical duties, Palko also works as a researcher. His research laboratory focuses on ocular biomechanics with the goal of better understanding the underlying causes of glaucoma.

Education

MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine

BS, Carnegie Mellon University