Meet Dr. Kirsch

Leonard S. Kirsch, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at The Eye Institute of West Florida, serving patients in Clearwater, Largo, and St. Petersburg. Dr. Kirsch specializes in vitreous and retina treatment.

Dr. Kirsch is internationally known for the numerous papers and lectures he has presented here and abroad. He is currently an active participant in ongoing research to find new treatments for diseases of the retina. His expertise in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques of all diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous make Dr. Kirsch one of the elites in his field.

Dr. Kirsch pioneered the use of Photodynamic Therapy with Visudyne©, and intravitreal Macugen©, Lucentis©, and Avastin© for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration in the Tampa Bay area.

Education

Undergraduate Degree | Union College
Doctor of Medicine | Albany Medical College
Internship | The Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, McGill University
Ophthalmology Residency | McGill University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
Fellowship | School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California

Memberships and Affiliations

Assistant Clinical Professor | Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida
American Board of Ophthalmology
Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Insurances Accepted

Most insurances accepted. Please visit our insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Locations

Clearwater

3220 McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL, 33761

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8 AM - 5 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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