David Takeshi Kira MD

Cataract Related

MD, Physician & Surgeon

4925 J StreetSacramento, CA 95819
Phone+1 916-452-8105
Fax+1 916-452-4659

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Summary

David Kira, MD, is an experienced ophthalmologist based in Sacramento, CA, specializing in cataract-related care. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of California Davis Health and a transitional year internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2000. He currently holds positions at Eye Site Sacramento / Folsom Medical Group and UC Davis Health System Ophthalmology. His past experience includes roles at Royo Eye & Laser Center and Medical Vision Technology. Dr. Kira is experienced in managing conditions such as diabetes mellitus and astigmatism and performing laser and minimally invasive cataract surgeries. He specializes in advanced technology lenses such as Light Adjustable Lens to minimize need for glasses. He has been published in Ophthalmology and holds multiple CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and 2 certifications.

Education & Training

University of California Davis HealthResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2000

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2002 - 2028
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Sunquest Laboratory, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

68 citations
Baerveldt glaucoma implant in the management of refractory childhood glaucomas.
Donald L. Budenz, Steven J. Gedde, James D. Brandt, David Kira, William J. Feuer
Ophthalmology. 2004-12-01