Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Joseph H. Krug Jr. is an ophthalmologist at Horizon Eye Care in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for glaucoma, including microincisional glaucoma surgery with iStent and Canaloplasty. Dr. Krug also performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and clear lens exchange/refractive lens exchange to address vision needs.
With a focus on patient-centered care, Dr. Krug treats a range of eye conditions and offers routine eye exams. He has been involved in clinical research on new therapies for glaucoma and cataracts and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Krug currently serves as chairman of the ophthalmology department at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and has been recognized for his contributions to the field.
Dr. Krug completed his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital and a glaucoma fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School, following his medical degree from Columbia University.
Training

Clinical in Glaucoma
Harvard Medical School
FellowshipMedical Internship
New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
ResidencyMedical Internship
Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center
Residency
Ophthalmology Residency
Thomas Jefferson University
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
Columbia University
Medical School
Bachelor's Degree
Johns Hopkins University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Columbia University
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NC
- License Numbers
- 38797


