About

Dr. Robert Koenekoop is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, 1001 Boulevard Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1. Internationally recognized for his expertise in inherited retinal diseases, he provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for children with complex vision disorders. Families visiting his clinic are encouraged to leave a review to help others benefit from his trusted services in Montréal.

Special interest

His medical interests include pediatric ophthalmology, inherited retinal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, Leber congenital amaurosis, and gene therapy for childhood blindness. He has led groundbreaking research in ocular genetics and has been involved in clinical trials exploring novel treatments for hereditary eye conditions, making him a leader in translational vision science.

Education and training

MD, PhD

Dr. Koenekoop earned his MD from McGill University and completed his residency in ophthalmology in Canada. He pursued fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and ocular genetics, establishing himself as a pioneer in the field. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Human Genetics at McGill University and serves as Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.