Dr. Philip Douglas Kath, MD

Dr. Philip Kath is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated five decades to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic Health System. With 50 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Kath brings extensive knowledge to treating a wide range of vision conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population throughout North Carolina.

Dr. Kath practices at multiple locations across North Carolina, including Morganton, Shelby, Forest City, and Rutherford College, and maintains an affiliation with UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton. His clinical expertise focuses on common vision problems that affect daily life, including presbyopia, cataracts, and astigmatism. He performs advanced procedures such as cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants to help restore clear vision. Dr. Kath also offers YAG …laser capsulotomy, a specialized treatment for certain post-surgical complications. Patients rate him an average of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.