Kevin R. Baxter, D.O. is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist that specializes in refractive cataract surgery and general ophthalmology, helping treat and evaluate many eye diseases. He completed medical school at Ohio University where he graduated with Sigma Sigma Phi honors. He completed his residency through Michigan State University and the Ascension Michigan Health System. Throughout his career, Dr. Baxter has authored numerous manuscripts and given various presentations related to the field of ophthalmology. Furthermore, he is currently the only surgeon in northern Indiana performing conjunctival chalasis surgery, a procedure developed by Neel Desai, M.D. to help treat mechanical dry eye. Dr. Baxter continues to be at the forefront of his field, using the most advanced technologies available for diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Baxter is currently serving as the Chair of Ophthalmology at Saint Joseph Health System in northern Indiana.
Education: 2004 – Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Toledo – Toledo, Ohio
2011 – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Ohio University – Athens, Ohio
2012 – Ophthalmology Internship
St. John Health System – Detroit, MI
2015 – Residency in Ophthalmology
Michigan State University; St. John Health System, Detroit, MI
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