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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD
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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ashland, WI.
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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Ashland, WI
Accepting new patients
7 years of experience
Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ashland, WI.

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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ashland, WI and has 7 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Spooner Health System, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center. Dr. Kuchinka has experience treating conditions like Astigmatism, Farsightedness and Presbyopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kuchinka received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kuchinka is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Presbyopia
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Corneal Diseases
Nearsightedness
Eye Infections
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Tonic Pupil
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Preferred - WI POS
    Blue Preferred Network-WI
    Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
    1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI 54806
  2. 2 Indianhead Eye Clinic
    W7164 Green Valley Rd, Spooner, WI 54801
  3. 3 Great Lakes Mental Health Center
    15910 W Company Lake Rd, Hayward, WI 54843
  4. 4 Northern Waters Ophthalmology SC
    2111 Beaser Ave, Ashland, WI 54806

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kuchinka
3.8
Based on 4 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Feb 21, 2024
Awesome and kind
Deb Krzewinski — Feb 21, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2017
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Kuchinka frequently treats the following conditions: Astigmatism, Farsightedness and Presbyopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is affiliated with Spooner Health System, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Spooner Health System

    1280 Chandler Dr, Spooner, WI

  • Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center

    1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI

  • Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center

    11040 N State Road 77, Hayward, WI