Dr. Kathleen Kwedar

Kathleen Kwedar, M.D. is an ophthalmologist at Sabates Eye Centers, serving patients in Kansas City. She specializes in diseases and surgery of the vitreous and retina, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataract and implant surgery.

Dr. Kwedar cares for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal tears and detachments, and other conditions that threaten central and peripheral vision. She emphasizes clear communication and collaborative decision-making, helping patients understand imaging results, treatment options, and what to expect before and after procedures such as intravitreal injections, laser therapy, or cataract surgery.

Dr. Kwedar earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri Hospitals & Clinics and then pursued a fellowship in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at the University of Missouri–Kansas City.