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Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD
4.8 (41 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 52
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Kirk graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Kirk currently practices at Eye Care Of La Jolla and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Kirk has experience treating conditions like Trichiasis and Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kirk received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Dr. Kirk's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kirk also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kirk is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Trichiasis
Glaucoma
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Trichiasis
Glaucoma
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
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Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Platinum 90 PPO
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    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care of La Jolla
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 200, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kirk
4.8
Based on 41 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 17, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kirk's profile.

Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Kirk, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA