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Matthew Kruger, MD, Ophthalmology, Denver, CO, Rose Medical Center

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Ophthalmology Denver, CO

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Associates in Eyecare, P.C.

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Summary

  • Matthew Kruger, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist with a popular practice in Denver, Colorado. He specializes in no stitch small incision cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery, and laser vision correction. He also offers treatment for dry eyes, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma. Beyond general care, he also practices state-of-the-art surgeries including DSAEK, DMEK, and DALK—the leading corneal transplantation procedures.

    Dr. Kruger attended Dartmouth College for his undergraduate degree before spending two years doing research at Tufts University’s Department of Physiology. Shortly after that he went to Tufts’ School of Medicine. He did his residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas, where he also served as clinic and surgery chief. Dr. Kruger has a passion for hiking, biking, and skiing, but also spends his personal time studying the latest techniques and developing technologies.
  • Dr. Matthew Kruger, MD - Ophthalmologist in Denver, CO

    Dr. Kruger specializes in no stitch cataract surgery and laser vision correction, as well as DSAEK, DMEK, and DALK-the leading corneal transplantation procedure

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2014 - 2015
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 2007

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French

Hospital Affiliations