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Dr. Richard Kerstine is an ophthalmologist who brings exceptional experience to eye care, having practiced medicine for 68 years. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital. Dr. Kerstine speaks English and has dedicated his career to helping patients maintain and restore their vision.
Dr. Kerstine practices at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, with locations in both Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. He specializes in treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, conditions that can threaten vision if left untreated. His expertise includes comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to detect and monitor eye diseases early.
Dr. Kerstine practices at University of Cincinnati Medical Center and The Jewish Hospital Mercy Health, with locations in both Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. He specializes in treating glaucoma and open-angle glaucoma, conditions that can threaten vision if left untreated. His expertise includes comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to detect and monitor eye diseases early.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 68 years of experience
- speaks English
- University Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard S Kerstine has 3 locationsHealthpoint Family Care Covington
1401 Madison AveCovington, KY 41011 Tel: (859) 655-6100
Mon8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sat9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 68 Years of Experience | 58 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Covington , KY | Cincinnati , OH | Minneapolis , MN | Blue Ash , OH |
| Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki Medical School | Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard S Kerstine has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard S Kerstine has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
68 Years Experience
Dr. Richard S Kerstine holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Ohio and Kentucky.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Ohio that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1958.
NPI Number
Dr. Kerstine's NPI number is 1376583112.
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