Dr. Jitendra Swarup

Dr. Jitendra Swarup is an ophthalmologist at Albemarle Eye Center serving patients in Elizabeth City, Kinston, Kitty Hawk, and Washington, NC. He attended medical school at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Swarup was involved in the initial trials and FDA approval for the Excimer Laser in 1993 and has been performing LASIK surgery since its introduction in 1996.

Dr. Swarup specializes in advanced cataract surgery techniques, including laser, no-stitch, and advanced technology options. He also treats glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and performs oculoplastic surgery for both therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. He is one of the few area physicians offering LenSx laser cataract surgery and advanced multifocal and astigmatism-correcting intraocular lens implants.

Dr. Swarup is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has authored and co-authored several research papers on cataract surgery and has served as a principal investigator in cataract and intraocular lens studies, staying current on the latest technology to provide the best care for his patients.