A board certified anesthesiologist with specialization in pediatric anesthesiology, Dr. Kevin Luu came to Children’s Hospital Central California to help care for underserved and sick children in the Central Valley. His professional activities include active involvement in the California Society of Anesthesiologists, the Fresno-Madera Medical Society, and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Luu’s interests include medical care and screening for poor and underserved communities. He has volunteered in several health fairs and community events throughout medical school and residency, and plans to participate in future medical missions to help underprivileged children in the world. His hobbies include family, golf, soccer, music, and photography.

Originally from Vietnam, Dr. Kevin Luu graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. He completed his internship in internal medicine and an anesthesiology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he received the Baylor College of Medicine Teaching Excellence Award. He is fellowship trained in pediatric anesthesiology by Texas Children’s Hospital-Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Publications

Scott IU, Luu KM, Davis JL. “Intravitreal antivirals in the management of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with progressive outer retinal necrosis.” Arch Ophthalmol. 2002; 120(9):1219-22.
PMID: 12215102

Gedde SJ, Scott IU, Tabandeh H, Luu KK, Budenz DL, Greenfield DS, Flynn HW Jr. “Late endophthalmitis associated with glaucoma drainage implants.” Ophthalmology. 2001; 108(7):1323-7.
PMID: 11425695

Luu KK, Scott IU, Miller D, Davis JL. “Endogenous Pseudallescheria boydii endophthalmitis in a patient with ring-enhancing brain lesions.” Ophthalmic Surg Lasers. 2001; 32(4):325-9.
PMID: 11475400

Luu KK, Scott IU, Chaudhry NA, Verm A, Davis JL. “Intravitreal antiviral injections as adjunctive therapy in the management of immunocompetent patients with necrotizing herpetic retinopathy.” Am J Ophthalmol. 2000; 129(6):811-3.
PMID: 10926999

Gonzales CA, Scott IU, Chaudhry NA, Luu KM, Miller D, Murray TG, Davis JL. “Endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum var. capsulatum: a case report and literature review.” Ophthalmology. 2000; 107(4):725-9.
PMID: 10768335