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Peter J. Blackburn, MD

| 4.73 out of 5
97 ratings | 21 comments
Peter J. Blackburn, MD
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Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (Advanced Eye Care)
  • Retinal Diseases

  • About

    Faculty Rank

    Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics

    Degree

    University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Denver

    Residency

    University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver

    Fellowship

    University of Kentucky

    Certifications and Special Training

    American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Ratings & Reviews

    | 4.73 out of 5
    97 ratings |21 comments

    The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    November, 2019
    This was my first experience with UK Healthcare (Eye Care). Dr. Blackburn and all the staff were courteous, helpful and knowledgeable. I enjoyed my experience!

    November, 2019
    The staff is great!!

    October, 2019
    I feel very confident w/*Dr. Blackburn excellent techs.

    October, 2019
    Very impressed w/this office. Very accommodating!

    September, 2019
    My visit to the Advanced Eye Care Clinic and Dr. Blackburn was perfect. The University is fortunate to have him on staff.

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  • Locations

    Advanced Eye Care

    Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington
    Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington
    110 Conn Terrace
    Fourth and Fifth Floors
    Lexington, KY 40508
    Call 859-323-5867
    Fax 859-323-8510 (General) and 859-257-6718 (Referring Providers)

    (Primary eye care and all subspecialty eye care)

    Find directions to this facility from all major highways.

    Kentucky Eye Institute - Corbin
    65 E. City Dam Road
    Corbin, KY 40701
    Call 606-528-9393
    Call 800-593-9393

    (Retina and vitreous disorders, oculofacial plastic surgery) 

    Mackey and Mackey Vision Center
    Mackey Vision Center
    281 N. Commonwealth Ave.
    Corbin, KY 40701
    Call 800-328-1143

    (Retina and vitreous disorders) 

    Rinne, J.R., MD
    1886 Old Lebanon Road
    Campbellsville, KY 42718
    Call 270-465-9237

    (Retina and vitreous disorders) 

    Huffman & Huffman Ophthalmology - London
    503 N. Main St.
    London, KY 40741
    Call 606-877-1877

    (Corneal and external diseases, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disorders, oculofacial plastic surgery)

    Ophthalmology

    Kentucky Eye Institute - Morehead
    333 Beacon Hill Road
    Suite 200
    Morehead, KY 40351
    Call 606-784-3393
    Call 800-593-9366

    (Retina and vitreous disorders)

    Ophthalmology–Somerset

    Huffman & Huffman - Somerset
    355 Langdon St.
    Suite 250
    Somerset, KY 42503
    Call 606-679-7461

    (Cornea and external diseases, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disorders, oculofacial plastic surgery)

    Ophthalmology–VAMC

    Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1101 Veterans Way
    Lexington, KY 40502
    Call 859-281-4900
    Call 859-233-4511

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