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Dr. Peter Kaufer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Peter Kaufer, MD
3.7 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Peter Kaufer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Peter Kaufer, MD works in Tucson, AZ as an Ophthalmologist and has 24 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2000. Dr. Kaufer has has worked on more claims relating to Ocular Hypertension, Corneal Diseases and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Kaufer has received an average rating of 3.7 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. They are affiliated with Northwest Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Kaufer practices at Practice in Tucson, AZ and has additional offices in Marana, AZ and Nogales, AZ.

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Locations

  1. 1 Tucson Eye Physicians PLLC
    1745 E Skyline Dr Ste 175, Tucson, AZ 85718
  2. 2 Marana Health Center
    13395 N Marana Main St, Marana, AZ 85653
  3. 3 Office
    5053 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
  4. 4 Southwestern Eye Surgicenter LTD
    1815 N Mastick Way, Nogales, AZ 85621

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3.7
Based on 23 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (6)

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Dec 14, 2023
I went to an urgent care center, which indicated they perform eye treatment for styes/cysts. However, they just prescribed an ineffective antibiotic. Dr Kaufer, however, correctly removed the cyst permanently on the first office visit.
Jay E — Dec 14, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2000
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  • Ophthalmology
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Dr. Peter Kaufer, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Kaufer accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Kaufer accepts here.

Dr. Kaufer frequently sees patients for Ocular Hypertension, Corneal Diseases and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Dr. Kaufer has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 23 times.

Dr. Kaufer is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Kaufer has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 24 years.

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