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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 Ophthalmology Specialist 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 Ophthalmology Specialist in Ashland, WI.

About

Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist 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 Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Hayward Area Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Kuchinka has experience treating conditions like Astigmatism, Nearsightedness and Corneal Diseases 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
Nearsightedness
Corneal Diseases
Astigmatism
Nearsightedness
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Iridocyclitis
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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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Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
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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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
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
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Esotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoschisis
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
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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
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    Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
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    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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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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3.8
Based on 4 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (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, Nearsightedness and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is affiliated with Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Hayward Area Memorial Hospital and Memorial Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

    N10561 Grandview Ln, Ironwood, MI

  • Hayward Area Memorial Hospital

    11040 N State Road 77, Hayward, WI

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI