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Matthew Charles Carnahan, MD

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My specialty:
Ophthalmology

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Male

Where I practice

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About me

Hello, and thank you for visiting my Web page. I hope you will find it informative and useful. I feel very fortunate to work with an outstanding group of ophthalmologists and support staff that assist me in my goal of providing high-quality care.

Biography

I was born in Seattle and spent most of my formative years growing up in San Jose. After college at UC Davis, I received my medical degree in Chicago and completed my ophthalmology residency in Wisconsin. While I was grateful to have that life experience and met my wife during my time in the Midwest, we were both happy about the subsequent move to California. I spent the first half of my career working for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, and our family grew by 3 during that time. We were all grateful that life led us to San Diego for the second half of my working career.

About my practice

As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, I partner with members to manage issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinal issues, dry eyes, and so much more. I also present data at national ophthalmology meetings and do research on eye-related issues. My goal is to help members understand their eye conditions, optimize their visual potential, and feel as comfortable along this journey as possible.

How I thrive

When not working, I spend time with my wife and 3 children, exploring locally as well as abroad when possible. We look forward to many new adventures now that we live in Southern California.

My office

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School
North Chicago , IL

Board certification

Ophthalmology

American Board of Ophthalmology

Medical training

Internship

Transitional

Louis A Weiss Memorial Hospital
Chicago , IL

Residency

Ophthalmology

Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee , WI

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2018

Active license information

License number

A79822

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1093893760

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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KP San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
KP Zion Medical Center
4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

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This page was last updated on: 06/16/2024