Dr. Brian K Kritchman MD
Ophthalmologist
1169 Eastern Pkwy Suite 3334 Louisville KY, 40217About
Dr. Brian Kritchman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Kritchman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kritchman 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. Kritchman 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
Univ of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Fac of Med 1983
Newcastle University 1983
New York University School of Medicine 1987
University of Newcastle Faculty of Health and Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
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