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Dr. Austin Andersen

Ophthalmology

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Dr. Austin Andersen

Ophthalmology

Overland Park, KS

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Dry Eye Treatment and Management
Glaucoma Screening and Management
Diabetic Eye Exams and Retinal Evaluation
Emergency Eye Care for Infections and Injuries

About Me

Dr. Austin Andersen is an ophthalmologist providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages in Overland Park. He’s known for clear explanations, practical next steps, and an easygoing chair-side manner that helps people feel comfortable asking questions. Whether you’re due for a routine checkup or you’ve noticed a change in your vision, he meets you where you are and builds a plan that fits your day-to-day life. Dr. Andersen earned his MD from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed advanced fellowship training at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City. In clinic he offers thorough eye exams, contact lens care, and management of common ocular diseases, and he coordinates surgical care when it’s needed. His goal is straightforward: to keep you seeing comfortably and confidently with timely, accessible care that’s easy to understand.

Training

  • MD
    Creighton University School of Medicine
    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    KS
  • License Numbers:
    04-39234

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