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Peter Karth, MD, Ophthalmology, Salem, OR

PeterKarthMD, MBA, FASRS, FACS

Ophthalmology Salem, OR

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Vitreo-retinal Physician and Surgeon

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  • Office

    5786 Commercial St SE
    Ste 290
    Salem, OR 97306
    Phone+1 541-873-8462

Summary

  • Retina Care is a full service retina clinic serving patients in Western Oregon and the Oregon Coast, including south Salem. We offer patient-centered care for retinal conditions, locally. At Retina Care, our retina specialist Dr. Peter A. Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS specializes in minimally invasive treatments for macular degeneration (Dry and Wet), diabetic retinopathy, and macular puckers and vitreous opacities.

    Phone: (541)-8-RETINA or (541)-873-8462
    Fax: (541)-873-8464

Clinical Expertise

  • Retina surgery, Macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal detachment, Vitreoretinal disease, Cataract surgery

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2013 - 2015
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
  • Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis
    Ascension Illinois/Saint FrancisInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoMBA, Concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Behavioral & Organizational Management, Finance, Strategic Management, 2009
  • Andrews University
    Andrews UniversityB.A., Major: Accounting and Finance, Minor: Biological Science, Magna Cum Laude, 2000

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outcomes for Macular Hole Surgeries for Type 2 Macular Telangiectasia  
    Karth PA, Raja S, Brown DM, Kim JE, Retina, 11/21/2013
  • A Rare Case of Endophthalmitis after PRK Surgery  
    Karth PA, Karth SM, Ophthalmology Times Europe, 11/1/2013
  • Bevacizumab  
    Karth PA, Karth SM, EyeWiki - American Academy of Ophthalmology, 10/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Imaging of Photoreceptors with Adaptive Optic in Macular Holes
    Batson S, Karth PA, Kim JE, Wirostko W, Carroll J, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2013
  • Tear of Post-LASIK Corneal Donor Tissue During Surgeon-Performed Donor Graft Preparation for DSAEK
    Davis D, Karth PA, Koenig SB, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2012
  • Full Thickness Macular Holes in Macular Telangectasia
    Kim JE, Karth PA, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Full Thickness Macular Holes in Type 2 Macular Telangectasia 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2012
  • Surgical Closure of Macular Holes in Macular Telangectasia 
    Milwaukee, WI - 1/1/2012
  • Predicting the Response to Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Based on the Response in the Fellow Eye in the Setting of Clinically Significant Diabetic Macular Edema 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/2012
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Authored Content

  • Vitreous Dysfunction: A Focus on Patient SelectionOctober 2024

Press Mentions

  • Vitreous Dysfunction: A Focus on Patient Selection
    Vitreous Dysfunction: A Focus on Patient SelectionOctober 7th, 2024
  • ZEISS Presents Integrated Data-Driven Digital Solutions at ESCRS, Advancing Eye Care for Patients Every Step of the Way
    ZEISS Presents Integrated Data-Driven Digital Solutions at ESCRS, Advancing Eye Care for Patients Every Step of the WaySeptember 21st, 2018
  • Diagnosing and Treating MacTel Degenerative Retinal Disease
    Diagnosing and Treating MacTel Degenerative Retinal DiseaseAugust 1st, 2017
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