Dr. Kristin Carter MD

Ophthalmologist - Tucson, AZ

Dr. Kristin Carter specializes in ophthalmology in Tucson, Arizona. Details of Dr. Carter's 6 years experience as an MD and education at Baylor College of Medicine are available on your free doctor report.

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Dr. Kristin Carter
Kristin Carter, MD - Eye Care & Surgery
1627 N Swan Rd
Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85712

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Kristin Carter identified specializing in OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. She obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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License

Dr. Kristin Carter has been confirmed to have a license in Arizona.

Education

Dr. Carter attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine and graduated in 1991 having 36 years experience. . Advanced training program of a internship in General Practice was conducted at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Additional residency training in Ophthalmology was conducted at Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.. Advanced training program of a fellowship in Ophthalmology was conducted at Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.

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