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Dr. Matthew R. Kirk M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9834 Genesee Ave Suite 200 La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Kirk is a graduate of Boston University School of medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society. After completing a surgical internship at the Naval Medical ...
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Eye Problems, Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Matthew R. Kirk M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 200
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