Summary

Dr. Kathleen Kwedar specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and treatment of vision-threatening conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and has been practicing for nine years, developing expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye disorders.

Dr. Kwedar practices at Sabates Eye Centers in Independence, Missouri, where she provides specialized care for patients with cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. She performs cataract surgery to restore clear vision and offers advanced treatments for diabetic retinopathy to protect sight in patients with diabetes. Her experience also includes providing care for macular degeneration, helping patients preserve their central vision and maintain their quality of life.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Sabates Eye Centers

4741 S Arrowhead DrIndependence, MO 64055
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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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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9 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Independence , MOPleasant Valley , MOOverland Park , KSIndependence , MO
Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kathleen Kwedar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna: HMO & PPO & POS (Aetna Medicare Replacement)
  • American Health Alliance (AHA): PPO
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage Plan
  • BCBS OF KC: HMO & PPO
  • BCBS OF KS: HMO & PPO
  • Beech Street: PPO
  • Choice Care Network: PPO
  • Cigna Healthsprings
  • Cigna: HMO & PPO & PPO PLUS & EPO & INDEMNITY
  • Community Care Network (CCN): PPO
  • CompAlliance: PPO
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • First Health: PPO
  • Freedom Network and Freedom Network Select
  • Galaxy Health Network: PPO
  • GEHA
  • Great West/Cigna: PPO & POS
  • Health Choice of NW MO: PPO
  • Health Mgmt Network (HMN): PPO
  • Healthlink: HMO & PPO THROUGH FREEDOM NETWORK ONLY
  • Humana: Gold Plus
  • Humana: PPO & CHOICE PRODUCTS ONLY (Including Humana PPO Medicare Replacements)
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • MEDICARE-RAILROAD
  • MultiPlan: PPO
  • National Provider Network (NPN)
  • National Vision Administrators (NVA)
  • One Health Plan: HMO & PPO & POS

Medical Specialties

Kathleen Kwedar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kathleen Kwedar has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Retinal Specialist

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Kathleen Kwedar holds an expired medical license in the states of Missouri and Kansas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Kansas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine in 2017.

NPI Number

Kathleen Kwedar's NPI number is 1538699350.

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