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Dr. Amit Kumar, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. Amit Kumar, MD
Dr. Amit Kumar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cary, NC.
(919) 859-4515
Dr. Amit Kumar, MD

Dr. Amit Kumar, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Cary, NC
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Amit Kumar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cary, NC.
(919) 859-4515
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Dr. Kumar graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Nassau University Medical Center. Dr. Amit Kumar, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Cary, NC and has 27 years experience. Dr. Kumar currently practices at Carolina Retina Institute PC and is affiliated with Rex Hospital. Dr. Kumar has experience treating conditions like Drusen and Macular or Retinal Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kumar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kumar is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drusen
Macular or Retinal Edema
Tear Duct Surgery
Drusen
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Tear Duct Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Visual Field Defects
Glaucoma
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eye Cancer
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Floaters
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Macular Hole
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Thyroid Eye Disease
Eyelid Disorders
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Cataract
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Disorder of Choroid
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Progressive High Myopia
Diabetic Cataracts
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Cataract Removal Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Corneal Diseases
Glaucoma Surgery
Eye Infections
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Black Eye
Keratitis
Blindness
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Vitreous Surgery
Blepharitis
Stye
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Serous Detachment Retina
Chalazion
Migraine
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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Eye Pain
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Headache
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Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleral Ectasia
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Value PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO

Where Dr. Amit Kumar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Carolina Retina Institute PC
    940 SE Cary Pkwy Ste 100, Cary, NC 27518
  2. 2 Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
    7800 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66210
  3. 3 Holly Springs Surgery Center LLC
    600 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
  4. 4 Office
    1707 Medical Park Dr W, Wilson, NC 27893

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Kumar's Practice

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

Dr. Kumar frequently treats the following conditions: Drusen and Macular or Retinal Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amit Kumar, MD is affiliated with Rex Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Amit Kumar, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital
    2000
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Amit Kumar, MD Practices

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC

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