Sam Norbert Kuchinka MD
Ophthalmologist
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER ASHLAND WI, 54806About
Dr. Sam Kuchinka is an ophthalmologist practicing in ASHLAND, WI. Dr. Kuchinka specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kuchinka 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. Kuchinka 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.
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