Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD

Dr. Philip Kath is an ophthalmologist with five decades of experience treating conditions that affect vision and eye health. He earned his medical degree from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic Health System. With 50 years in practice, Dr. Kath has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kath practices at multiple locations throughout North Carolina, including Morganton, Shelby, Forest City, and Rutherford College, with a primary affiliation at UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton. He specializes in treating common vision problems such as cataracts, presbyopia, and astigmatism. His surgical expertise includes performing cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants to restore clear vision. Dr. Kath also performs YAG laser capsulotomy, a procedure that addresses clouding that can occur after …cataract surgery. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 stars.