Summary

Dr. Kevin Gertsch is an ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric eye care, bringing 17 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of North Carolina Health System. Dr. Gertsch is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Gertsch practices at St. Luke's Health System in Boise, Idaho, with affiliations at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. His expertise focuses on treating common childhood vision problems including crossed eyes, lazy eye, and farsightedness. He performs comprehensive eye exams and uses advanced retinal imaging to diagnose conditions, and provides sedation services when needed for young patients who require more complex procedures.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of North Carolina Health System
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kevin Ray Gertsch has 2 locations

St Lukes Pediatric Ophthalmology

305 E Jefferson StBoise, ID 83712
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

St. Luke's Health System

305 E Jefferson StBoise, ID 83712
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 - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Boise , IDMeridian , IDBoise , IDNampa , ID
Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kevin Ray Gertsch

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kevin Ray Gertsch has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kevin Ray Gertsch has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Errors
  • Tear Duct Problems
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Idaho, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of North Carolina Health System

Medical School

St Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2009

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Dr. Kevin Gertsch's office is located at 305 E Jefferson St, Boise, ID, 83712.
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