Summary

Dr. Carter Gussler is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over three decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency training at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. With 32 years of clinical experience, Dr. Gussler has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye disorders. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Gussler practices at locations in Ashland, Kentucky and Portsmouth, Ohio, with hospital privileges at Three Rivers Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He performs specialized procedures such as retinal imaging and anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and restore vision. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 32 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • St Lukes Boise Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Carter Hays Gussler has 2 locations

Tri State Ophthalmology

2841 Lexington AveAshland, KY 41101
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

Portsmouth Vision Center

1915 Scioto TrlPortsmouth, OH 45662
Mon9:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.5 
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32 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Ashland , KYHuntington , WVHuntington , WVHuntington , WV
Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine Med School: Joan C Edwards School Of Medicine At Marshall University Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carter Hays Gussler

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carter Hays Gussler has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carter Hays Gussler has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Boise Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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