Dr. Kunal D. Kanitkar, MD | Lexington, SC | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Kanitkar graduated from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2000. He works in Lexington, SC and specializes in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kanitkar is affiliated with Three Rivers Behavioral Health.

accepting new patients
4.5

22 Ratings
26 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Wills Eye Institute
7 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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I just got home from having a cataract removed at Prisma Palmetto and I highly recommend Dr. Kanitkar and thankful I chose him . I would like to thank Dr. Kanitkar and his wonderful staff.

August 13th, 2020

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Truly excellent eye doc, myself being a retired medical professional I can honestly say Dr K is one of the best !!!!! Plus, he has a great office staff !!!!!

October 30th, 2018

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Missed bleeding retina. Needed to go to WalMart for correct daignosis

February 13th, 2017

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Very good surgeon. He did a partial corneal transplant and I have had great results with no pain.

January 14th, 2017

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Dr. Kanitkar is personable, respectful, not hurried. My only uneasiness is that I allowed a procedure that may have some lasting negative effects, and I did so without getting a second opinion. I had no symptoms, only the doctor's word that I needed the procedure.

May 7th, 2012

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Was more impressed with Dr. Kanitkar than I have been with ANY doctor in a very long time. Highly recommend.

February 9th, 2012

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Minimum wait of 1 hour past appointment time, hard to get out of the office under 2 hours because they severely overbook. Never apologizes for his tardiness.Promises to look into things and get back to you, but never follows through with his promises. Tends to treat patients like they are not a partner with him in their health, it is his way or no way. Prescribes medication without regard or consideration of the cost to the patient even with good insurance- multiple non preferred brand drugs with high copays when there are more reasonable alternatives.

January 7th, 2011

Palmetto Ophthalmology Associates Pa

340 W Butler StLexington, SC 29072

Tel: (803) 359-8777

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Kunal Datta Kanitkar, MD	Dr. Donna Reynell Harder Smith, DO	Dr. James Brice Dickson, MD	Dr. John Roy Walters, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (22 Ratings)	3 (7 Ratings)	4.7 (31 Ratings)	4 (1 Rating)
26 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Lexington , SC	Lexington , SC	Columbia , SC	Lexington , SC
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Ophthalmology

Blindness
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wills Eye Institute

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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