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Amit Kumar, MD, Ophthalmology, Cary, NC, UNC REX Health Care

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Ophthalmology • Cary, NC

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease, Uveitis

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Summary

  • Dr. Amit Kumar is an ophthalmologist in Cary, NC and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UNC REX Health Care, WakeMed Cary Hospital, and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice 18 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. He specializes in cataract related, retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular oncology and is experienced in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular edema, retinal detachment, and cataracts.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2004 - 2006
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 2003 - 2004
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2004
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital
    Newton-Wellesley HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2003 - 2007
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful use 2013
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Amit Kumar, Dr. Amit Kumar, MD, Dr. A Kumar