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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 45
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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ashland, WI.
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Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Ashland, WI
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience
Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ashland, WI.

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Dr. Kuchinka graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS. Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ashland, WI and has 9 years experience. Dr. Kuchinka currently practices at Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and is affiliated with Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center. Dr. Kuchinka has experience treating conditions like Astigmatism, Farsightedness, Accommodation Disorders, Nearsightedness, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Presbyopia and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Kuchinka's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kuchinka is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Preferred - WI POS
    Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • PPO Plans - Group Enrollees PPO
    Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
    Blue Cross Premier PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

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Jan 09, 2023
I've been to see him several times. He diagnosed my low pressure glaucoma. He also did my cataract surgery. I was very happy with him and his staff.
Beverly Pike — Jan 09, 2023
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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, Accommodation Disorders, Nearsightedness, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Presbyopia and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sam Kuchinka, MD is affiliated with Aspirus Ironwood Hospital, Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center and Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    2017
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital

    N10561 Grandview Ln, Ironwood, MI

  • Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center

    1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI

  • Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center

    11040 N State Road 77, Hayward, WI

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