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Matthew Kirk, MD

Cataracts, Comprehensive Eye Exams, Glaucoma

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Matthew R. Kirk, MD. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, and cataract surgery. Serving the community of La Jolla since 2007, Dr. Kirk is focused on providing the best quality of care for each patient he works with.

Dr. Kirk’s training includes Boston University School of Medicine, where he was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society.  He did his internship at the Naval Hospital, San Diego and served as a flight surgeon with the 3rd Marine Air Wing at Camp Pendleton and abroad.

After his time in the military, Dr. Kirk went on to do his residency at the world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, where he was selected as a chief resident. He joined us at Eye Care of San Diego, La Jolla in 2007. 

In his personal time, Dr. Kirk enjoys a variety of outdoor activities with his family.

  • College
    Union College, B.S. in Biology, Schenectady, NY (1990-1994)
  • Medical School
    Boston University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Boston, MA (1995-2000)
  • Internship
    – Surgical Internship, San Diego Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA (2000-2001)
    – U.S. Naval Flight Surgeon Training, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL
  • Residency
    Wills Eye Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency, Chief Resident, Philadelphia, PA (2004-2007)
  • Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • San Diego County Medical Society
  • Chief Resident, Wills Eye Hospital (2006-2007)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Award for overseeing medical operations for Navy and Marine Corps while deployed in Kuwait and Iraq
  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society, Boston University School of Medicine
  • Dora Savenor Prize for Excellence in Surgery. Award for the highest overall achievement in the field of surgery, Boston University School of Medicine (2000)

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Eye Care of San Diego has four convenient locations to provide Southern California patients with access to a wide range of vision correction options. The talented ophthalmologists at Eye Care of San Diego can provide everything from LASIK surgery to dry eye treatment. For more information about the eye care services that we provide or to schedule a consultation with our ophthalmology team, contact Eye Care of San Diego today.

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Mission Hills

3939 Third Avenue
San Diego, California 92103
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Escondido

700 West El Norte Parkway
Escondido, California 92026
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La Jolla

9834 Genesee Avenue
Suite 200
La Jolla, California 92037
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Sorrento Valley

5330 Carroll Canyon Road
Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92121
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