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Dr. Kristin Carter MD
Ophthalmologist
5240 E Knight Dr Suite 104 Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Kristin Carter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Carter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carter can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Carter can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Kristin Carter MD's Practice location
Practice At 5240 E Knight Dr Suite 104
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Laurence D Kaye MD4709 E Camp Lowell Dr Tucson AZ 85712
- Dr. Colin Patrick Mcinnis M.D.5301 E Grant Rd Tucson AZ 85712
- Dr. Richard S Kanter M.D.5240 E Knight Dr Tucson AZ 85712
- Dr. Brian A. Hunter M.D.4711 E Camp Lowell Dr. Tucson AZ 85712
- Dr. Ronald Paul Hobbs M.D.5301 E Grant Rd Tucson AZ 85712
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