4.8
62 Ratings with 30 written Reviews
Summary
Leonard S. Kirsch, MD is a fellowship-trained vitreous and retina specialist. He is internationally known for the numerous papers and lectures he has presented here and abroad. Dr. Kirsch is currently an active participant in ongoing research to find new treatments for diseases of the retina. His expertise in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques of all diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous make Dr. Kirsch one of the elites in his field. In the Tampa Bay area, Dr. Kirsch pioneered the use of Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne©, and intravitreal Macugen©, Lucentis©, and Avastin© for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Arabic, Spanish
- Sir M B Davis Jewish Hospital
- 30 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
The Eye Institute of West Florida
1225 West Bay Dr Ste KLargo, FL 33770 Tel: (727) 581-8706
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 39 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Arabic, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Largo , FL | Tarpon Springs , FL | Tarpon Springs , FL | Tarpon Springs , FL |
| Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | Med School: University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Leonard S. Kirsch
Medical Specialties
Leonard S. Kirsch has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Leonard S. Kirsch has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Leonard S. Kirsch holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Sir M B Davis Jewish Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Albany Medical College in 1987.
NPI Number
Leonard S. Kirsch's NPI number is 1669479325.
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