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Meet Dr. Pfannenstiel

Matthew Pfannenstiel, M.D., is a retina fellow at Retina Associates of Kentucky, serving patients in Lexington, KY.

Dr. Pfannenstiel grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Kansas. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. He remained in Kansas City to complete an internship in Internal Medicine and his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During residency, he was awarded the Nellie V. Warren Rising Star Award and was selected by the faculty to serve as Chief Resident during his final year. He has presented his research on vitreoretinal surgery at several national conferences, including AAO, ASRS, and ARVO.

Outside of ophthalmology, he enjoys playing guitar in a 1960s and 1970s cover band, golfing, and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas City Chiefs.

Education

  • B.S. Behavioral Neuroscience | University of Kansas
  • Doctor of Medicine | University of Kansas School of Medicine
  • Internship: Internal Medicine | University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Ophthalmology Residency | University of Kansas Medical Center

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Member | American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Member | Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • Member | Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  • Member | Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Insurances Accepted

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