Seema Capoor, MD, FRCOphth

4.81 out of 5

Conditions

  • Cornea and External Disease
  • Corneal diseases
  • Cataracts - routine and complicated
  • Complicated anterior segment reconstruction
  • Basic eye problems

Procedures Performed

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Cataract surgeries - routine and complicated
  • Corneal transplants
  • Pterygium surgery
  • Anterior segment reconstructions

About

I arrived in the United States in 1994, having studied medicine and started training in ophthalmology in England. My University of Kentucky ophthalmic research years and residency training consolidated my ophthalmic knowledge. I was invited back to my alma mater after a year of fellowship training in Boston in cornea and external diseases.

My time at the University of Kentucky has been very rewarding in my role as a provider for the people of Kentucky and teacher for our residents. It was an honor to be Residency Program Director from 2006-2016 and chief of the VAMC Ophthalmology Service from 2002-2015.

I am now excited to have joined the University of Kentucky GO Program to extend my services internationally.

Personal Statement

I was drawn to medicine from a very young age for the impact a doctor can have on the life of their patient and so pursued that single mindedly. Being an eye surgeon came from watching the profound impact cataract surgery can have on the life of an individual.

I believe people should be well informed about their problems so they can be involved in their treatment. I go out of my way to explain patients' conditions and choices they have to them so they can make informed decisions about their management.

Outside of medicine I love learning about and from my residents, growing plants, experiencing different foods and cultures and, hence, travel.

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Cornea and External Diseases Specialty

Training & Education

Degree

BSc(Hon) Anatomy, University College of London, London, England
MBBS, Charing Cross Westminster Medical School, London, England
MBBS, Imperial College, London, England
MD, Philadelphia, PA
FRCOphth, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, England

Residency

Senior House Officer in Ophthalmology, Sutton Eye Hospital, Sutton, Surrey, England
Senior House Officer in Ophthalmology, Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton, Sussex, England
Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

Fellowship

Cornea and External Diseases, TUFTS, Boston, Mass.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.81 out of 5
50 Reviews

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.

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    Always the best!

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    Dr. Capoor is very good about answering questions and making sure that I am comfortable with her explanation.

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    All good.

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    Very good people.
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      Could not have been served any better.
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      Dr. Capoor has been my doctor for several years. There couldn't be a better one.
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      Dr. Capoor is excellent - very precise, listens and answers questions thoroughly.
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      I love Dr. Capoor!
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      I like Dr. Cooper. She is very considerate and takes her time w/your appointment.
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      Dr Capoor is an excellent doctor! From my cataract surgeries through all the follow-up up I have always appreciated her because she listens and clearly explains everything!
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      Dr. Capoor gave me her opinion, then presented the options to me. The decision was mine.
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      I was unimpressed with this clinician's care. I do not feel that the exam was thorough in comparison to other exams I have received. There was no information provided to me on the status of my vision and the entire experience was not good. While I was checking out, the physician called out and asked me if I wanted a new prescription - why??? I had no information on any changes in my vision. I felt this was a very poor approach. How would I know if I needed a new prescription when no information was given to me about changes in my vision???
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      Dr. Capoor was very professional and gave direct instructions for treatment
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      My Care provider explained my medication to me so that I could understand, and made sure I had all the information I needed
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      I greatly appreciate the doctor's listening to me and the advice offered.
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      Excellent for all the staff
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      Was no bad it was all good
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      Long wait was terrible; Dr. Kapoor was excellent
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      Care at this clinic is excellent, the delays are unacceptable
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      Dr. Captor and staff answered all my questions and were careful that I understood any diagnosis and the test results.
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      Ver easy to communicate with the MD and the nurse.
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      Dr. Capoor is very knowledgeable and cares about patient.
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      All the workers were great
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      Good
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      Excellent
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      Dr. Kapoor exercised great caution to assure that the procedure would not cause a retinal tear as I have a history of tears. She arranged for me to be seen by a retina specialist to confirm that it was safe to do the YAG procedure.
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      Dr. Capoor is a marvelous physician, very caring, excellent professional!
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      I refer everyone to Dr. Capoor.
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      Likelihood of referral relating to long wait times, old equipment, old furniture, small tv. The chair I was examined in was worn out with plastic seating torn to shreds and foam showing thru.
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      From the moment I was asked why I had traveled so far for care, I felt like I was not at place that cared about me or my eye problems. I was also told by the Dr. That she was human and did not have a magic wand. This is horrible bed side manners and it was really upsetting to me as a patient to be spoken to like this.
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      Dr. Capoor explained my diagnoses and the options for repair very completely.
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      Dr. Capoor is exactly the physician I need. Complete confidence in her as a physician and person.
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      Very good
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      Excelente. Excellent
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      Dr. Capoor is the best.
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      Very pleased with my first appointment. So glad I decided to come and establish care with Dr. Capoor.
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      Very good examination; thoroughly done.
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      Usual experience, nothing good or bad
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      Very good place to get your eyes checked out and very good doctor's as well.
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      I love her- I just always plan to have to wait.
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      Very pleased with the care and response to my questions.
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      Dr Capoor has taken care of my vision for a few years and my Mother for 15 years. She is an excellent Dr. She takes her time, listens and shows compassion.
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      I feel I have the best with Dr. Capoor, I highly recommend her and live the facility!
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      Dr. Capoor was very thorough, informative and concerned about my daughter.
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      Wait times are constantly very long in this office and are almost always frustrating..
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      Dr Capoor is wonderful and I am impressed with the assistant and resident who did the exam.
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      Thank you all.
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      Dr. Capoor is an excellent Doctor and surgeon!
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      Good