Dr. Carter Kirk

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
River Forest, IL
(708) 771-3334
Accepts Medicare

Location

7427 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305
Open · Closes 5:00 PMCDT

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Disease
External Eye Disease
Intraocular Lens Implantation
Fuchs’ Dystrophy
Corneal Scarring
Corneal Edema
Bullous Keratopathy
Partial-Thickness Corneal Transplant (DMEK/DSAEK)
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About Me

Dr. Carter Kirk is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cornea specialist at Kirk Eye Center. He treats corneal disease and external eye disease and performs small-incision cataract surgery with artificial intraocular lens implantation to help patients achieve clearer vision. He works closely with patients to create personalized plans that fit their goals, lifestyle, and comfort.

Dr. Kirk earned his undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary and attended medical school at Georgetown University. He completed ophthalmology residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Callahan Eye Hospital and pursued fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Eye Consultants of Atlanta. He is involved in clinical research and has presented at national meetings, including ARVO and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Training

  • Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

    Eye Consultants of Atlanta

    Fellowship
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Callahan Eye Hospital

    Ophthalmology

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Residency
  • Georgetown University

    Doctor of Medicine

    Georgetown University

    Medical School
  • College of William & Mary

    Bachelor’s Degree

    William & Mary

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
036142203