Summary

Dr. Carter Kirk is a board-certified ophthalmologist who also specializes in internal medicine, bringing 14 years of comprehensive medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at West Suburban Medical Center. Dr. Kirk is fluent in Spanish and Polish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kirk practices at Kirk Eye Center locations in River Forest, Gurnee, and Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on treating common eye conditions including cataracts, eyelid inflammation, and dry eye syndrome. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and thorough dilated eye examinations to help patients maintain optimal vision health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 14 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Polish
  • West Suburban Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Carter Nelson Kirk has 3 locations

Kirk Eye Center

7427 Lake StRiver Forest, IL 60305
Mon8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Kirk Eye Center

3477 Grand AveGurnee, IL 60031
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Kirk Eye Center

3115 N HARLEM AVE STE 300CHICAGO, IL 60634
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Carter Nelson Kirk, MDDr. Patricia Louise Davis, MDDr. Ashley A RohrDr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.3 
14 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Polish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
River Forest , ILLisle , ILChicago , ILChicago , IL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alexandria
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carter Nelson Kirk

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - IPA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carter Nelson Kirk has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carter Nelson Kirk has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

West Suburban Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

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Dr. Carter Kirk speaks Spanish and Polish.
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