Dr. John Kitchens

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Lexington, KY
(859) 263-3900
Accepts Medicare

Location

120 N Eagle Creek Dr, Ste 500
Lexington, KY 40509
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About Me

Dr. Kitchens is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases at Retina Associates of Kentucky. He focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and vascular diseases. He has developed innovative surgical techniques and is actively involved in national and international speaking engagements on new treatments for retinal disorders.

Dr. Kitchens has been recognized with numerous honors, including Castle Connolly's Top Doctors, America's Top Ophthalmologists, Best Doctors in America, and the American Society Retina Specialists "Rhett Buckler" Award. He is also listed on the OSN Retina Top 150 Innovators in Medical Surgical Retina and has been featured on the Discovery Channel's Mystery Diagnosis.

Training

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Chief Resident

    University of Miami

    Fellowship
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Ophthalmology

    University of Iowa

    Residency
  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    Indiana University

    Medical School
  • University of Evansville

    Bachelor of Science

    University of Evansville

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Castle Connolly's Top Doctors

  • America's Top Ophthalmologists

  • Best Doctors in America

  • American Society Retina Specialists "Rhett Buckler" Award

    American Society of Retina Specialists

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
KY
License Numbers
39202