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Summary
Dr. Cara Capitena is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine and has been practicing for 13 years, developing expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions.
Dr. Capitena practices at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and UCHealth Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center in Aurora, Colorado. She focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. Her clinical services include comprehensive eye exams, vision testing, and visual field testing to assess and monitor eye health.
Dr. Capitena practices at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and UCHealth Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center in Aurora, Colorado. She focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. Her clinical services include comprehensive eye exams, vision testing, and visual field testing to assess and monitor eye health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 21 insurance plans accepted
- University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Cara Elise Capitena has 3 locationsUchealth Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center Anschutz Medical Campus
1675 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045 Tel: (720) 848-2020
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Cara Elise Capitena | Dr. Gary Belen, MD | Dr. Menachem Y Weiss, MD | Dr. Gregory Fliney, OD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 13 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Korean | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Aurora , CO | Denver , CO | Denver , CO | Aurora , CO |
| Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Rochester | Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cara Elise Capitena
Medical Specialties
Dr. Cara Elise Capitena has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Cara Elise Capitena holds an active medical license in the state of Colorado.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Capitena's NPI number is 1831432053.
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- Dr. Cara Elise Capitena's office is located at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO, 80045.
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