Dr. Peter Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS and Retina Care have practice locations in
North Bend
Coos Bay
Coquille
Bandon
South Salem
Call (541)-8-RETINA
Fax (541)-873-8464
Practicing at Retina Care, Peter Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS provides retina medical and surgical care for patients at multiple locations in Western and Coastal Oregon. Focusing on minimally invasive and comfortable treatments for all retinal conditions, including Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Eye Disease. Bringing modern and advanced treatments, Dr. Peter Karth is proud to present a patient-centered, service-oriented, and physician-led retina-exclusive practice to Oregonians.
Come experience the difference.
Retina Specialist
Fellowship Trained Vitreoretinal Physician & Surgeon
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Specializing in Diagnosis and Medical/Surgical Management of all conditions of the Retina and Vitreous
Dr. Peter A. Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS, FACS specializes treatment and management of retina and vitreous disease. Dr. Peter Karth is accepting new patients at his practice: Retina Care.
In his clinic, Dr. Karth and his team provide cutting-edge patient care and the unparalleled patient experience in the diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration (AMD), eye disease from diabetes, retinal vascular occlusions and all retinal conditions.
Surgically, his focus is minimally invasive small incision sutureless retinal surgery, with minimal or no discomfort, for delicate retinal pathologies such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, macular pucker, as well as complex retinal detachments and surgical diabetic disease, Dr. Karth leverages his experience to focus on successful outcomes and a superior patient experience at every step.
Dr. Peter Karth is happy to offer a very low risk and low impact complete solution for removal bothersome opacities in your vision.*
*every medical treatment has a non-zero chance of complications.
Dr. Peter Karth has been trained at several of the leading ophthalmology centers in the USA, including Stanford University.
Dr. Peter Karth also held faculty positions at Stanford University as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor.
“We greatly appreciate the service and support [Dr. Peter Karth has] provided over the years to our program... I wish [Dr. Peter Karth] the best as he continues a promising career.”
Click to read this very positive endorsement of Dr. Peter Karth, from Jeff Goldberg MD, Chairman of the Stanford University Department of Ophthalmology. Thanks for your kind words and support, Jeff!
Peter A. Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS
BIO
Peter A. Karth, MD, MBA, FASRS is a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist (Vitreoretinal physician and surgeon). Dr. Peter Karth has had excellent training and extensive experience in ophthalmologic and retinal disease and surgery. He completed his Vitreoretinal Fellowship training at Stanford University, and subsequently joined the clinical faculty as an Assistant Clinical Professor, as well as serving on the teaching faculty at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University as a Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor. He previously completed his surgically intense ophthalmology residency at Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Peter Karth attended University of Illinois at Chicago for medical school, while concurrently completing his MBA degree at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Dr. Peter Karth has contributed to many popular and peer-reviewed ophthalmic publications and has given many research presentations at national and international conferences. He consults for Silicon Valley's most prestigious tech firms, including Google, Apple and Verily. Dr Peter Karth is interested in medical device/drug innovation, digital healthcare, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. Above all else, Dr. Peter Karth is a devoted clinician and surgeon, focused on patient care and service.
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“Dr. Peter Karth is amazing! ... Highly recommended doctor!”
patients
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clinical interests
- Wet Macular Degeneration (Wet AMD): Truely comfortable injections (during and after the procedure) with the newest vision saving medications
- Dry Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD): Emerging treatments to save your vision
- Diabetic Macular Edema and Diabetic Retinopathy: Comfortable treatments including medications and lasers
- Vitreous Opacities (Floaters): Low risk treatments of symptomatic opacities obstructing your vision, including laser (vitreolysis) and surgery (vitrectomy)
- Epiretinal Membranes (pucker) Minimally invasive, low impact procedures to give you clear sight again, which can often be done without causing a cataract
- Macular Holes: Low impact, sucessful treatments, with only a few hours of face down positioning!
- Retinal Tears and Retinal Detachments: laser & surgical treatments
Dr. Peter Karth’s focus is on delivering cutting edge treatments in a fully painless and minimally invasive and low impact manner. From virtually painless eye injections for macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye disease, to comfortable in ultra low impact surgery, Dr. Peter Karth keeps the patient experience at the forefront.
Dr. Peter Karth uses the safest and most effective medications and techniques for eye injections, including individualized tailored treatment for each patient. Dr. Peter Karth believes that every eye injection should be painless both during and after the injection, and works hard to achieve that. You deserve the best experience possible!
Dr. Peter Karth only uses the latest minimally invasive ultra small incision sutureless surgery for his surgical cases, giving superior outcomes and a superior patient experience for delicate procedures such as eye opacity/floater removal, macular holes, epiretinal membranes and macular pucker. Dr. Peter Karth leverages his experience to focus on successful outcomes and a superior patient experience at every step.
“You are an amazing Doctor!”
Education
knowledge
experience
Dr. Peter Karth graduated from the world famous Stanford BioDesign Fellowship Program in 2016 as a Stanford Faculty Member. He continues to be very active in biodesign and medical innovation.
passion for vision
Dr. Karth is very active in the ophthalmic and retina community, locally, nationally, and internationally.
active
Committee Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology's YO Sub-Committee
Committee Member of the ASRS Early Physicians Section
Editorial Board member of AAO EyeWiki Retina, EC Ophthalmology, SRL Ophthalmology.
member
American Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retinal Specialists
American Medical Association
Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology
Lane County Medical Society
license
Board Certified Ophthalmologist by American Board of Ophthalmology
State Licensed Physician and Surgeon in Oregon and other states
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