Dr. Patrick Kelty

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Hickory, NC
(828) 322-2050
Accepts Medicare

Location

2424 Century Place, SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Areas of Expertise

Diabetic Eye Disease
Retinal Blood Vessel Disorders
Intraocular Tumors
Macular Holes
Epiretinal Membranes
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About Me

Dr. Patrick J. Kelty is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the retina and vitreous as well as cataracts. He diagnoses and manages a wide range of retinal conditions, including diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, retinal blood vessel disorders, intraocular tumors, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes. For patients with cataracts, he offers traditional small incision surgery, laser refractive cataract surgery to reduce dependency on glasses, and complex cataract procedures. He also performs repair or exchange of intraocular lenses when needed due to complications or lens dislocation.

Dr. Kelty is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and completed advanced fellowship training in retina at the University of South Florida. He is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center and holds memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons.

Training

  • University of South Florida

    Retina

    2009

    University of South Florida

    Fellowship
  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Ophthalmology

    2007

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Residency
  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Surgery Internship

    2004

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Residency
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    Medical Education

    2003

    University of Cincinnati

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC
License Numbers
2009-00787