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  • Office

    715 Shaker Dr
    Ste 120
    Lexington, KY 40504
    Phone+1 859-278-8443

Summary

  • Dr. W Douglas Back, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky, California, and Florida. He is affiliated with CHI Saint Joseph Health.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1983
  • TMC Health Medical Education , Inc. (THMEP)
    TMC Health Medical Education , Inc. (THMEP)Internship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1991 - 2016
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Compulink Advantage EHR, Compulink, 2011-2014