John Kitchens

Physician/Partner at Retina Associates of Kentucky

📍 Lexington, Kentucky, United States

John W. Kitchens, MD, is an internationally recognized retina specialist and partner at Retina Associates of Kentucky. A graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, he pioneers surgical techniques and treatments for macular degeneration, frequently speaking at major conferences and authoring dozens of scientific papers and book chapters on the subject.

Beyond his clinical work, he is passionate about personal and professional growth, hosting his own podcast, "The Tenacious Leader MD, " to help others in the medical field optimize their development. He often discusses achieving work-life balance and shares insights as a guest on various other podcasts.

He was featured on the Discovery Channels show "Mystery Diagnosis" for his work in solving a complex case.

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Experience

7 Years

Current Role

Physician/Partner

Location

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Priorities

Topics John cares about

Surgical Innovation

Known for pioneering new retinal surgery techniques and has authored over 40 scientific papers and multiple book chapters on advanced ophthalmology.

Physician Leadership

Hosts the "The Tenacious Leader MD" podcast, which is focused on helping physicians with personal and professional growth, leadership, and work-life balance.

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Career

Work history

2005

Physician/Partner

Retina Associates of Kentucky

2005

Member

American Society of Retina Specialists

2006 - 2007

Speaker

Genentech

2003 - 2005

Retina Fellow

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

2000 - 2003

Resident

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

In the press

Media appearances

Retina Associates of Kentucky doctor first to implant treatment for age‑related macular degeneration. Featured in WTVQ

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Your career, your voice, your vision. John Kitchens, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Retina Associates of Kentucky. Featured in Facebook (EyeCare Partners LLC)

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Education

1995 - 1999

Indiana University School of Medicine

1991 - 1995

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University of Evansville

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