Matthew R. Kirk, M.D.

David Michelson, M.D.

Dr. David S. Michelson is a board certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with special interests in dry eye syndromes and treatments, ocular surface disease syndromes and treatments, glaucoma management, cataract surgery, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye care, as well as laser vision correction and small incision cataract surgery. Dr. Michelson brings his love of the latest new technology, techniques, and proven treatments to his patients using personalized and customized treatment plans. Dr. Michelson grew up in La Jolla and is passionate about serving the eye health needs of the community. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Yale University (graduating Magna Cum Laude) he received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and followed with an internal medicine internship at Johns Hopkins University Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. As a medical student, Dr. Michelson received clinical elective honors and internships in otolaryngology and eye pathology, graduating in the top third of his medical school class. After completing a three-year residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Dr. Michelson returned home and began working with La Jolla locals – helping care for the eyes of the people from his childhood hometown. A fun thing to know about Dr. Michelson is that he played drums in several rock bands in order to help pay his way through college and medical school.

Education: Yale University, B.S. Biology, Major-Intensive Tract, Magna Cum Laude, New Haven, CT (1986-1990) , The Johns Hopkins University, Doctor of Medicine, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (1990-1994) , Johns Hopkins University, Department of Internal Medicine at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD (1994-1995) , University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Dallas, TX (1995-1998)

Services: Comprehensive Eye Care , Cataract Surgery , General Eye Exams , Dry Eye Treatments , Lipiflow / Tear Care , Glaucoma , Laser Vision Correction

Matthew Kirk, M.D.

Matthew R. Kirk, M.D. is a board certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, and Cataract Surgery. Serving the community of La Jolla since 2007, Dr. Kirk is focused on providing the best quality of care for each patient he works with. Dr. Kirk’s training includes Boston University School of Medicine, where he was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society. He did his internship at the Naval Hospital, San Diego and served as a flight surgeon with the 3rd Marine Air Wing at Camp Pendleton and abroad. After his time in the military, Dr. Kirk went on to do his residency at the world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, where he was selected as a chief resident. He joined us at Eye Care of La Jolla in 2007. In his personal time, Dr. Kirk enjoys a variety of outdoor activities with his family.

Education: Union College, B.S. in Biology, Schenectady, NY (1990-1994) , Boston University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Boston, MA (1995-2000) , Surgical Internship, San Diego Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA (2000-2001) – U.S. Naval Flight Surgeon Training, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL , Wills Eye Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency, Chief Resident, Philadelphia, PA (2004-2007)

Certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology , American Academy of Ophthalmology , American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery , San Diego County Medical Society

Services: Comprehensive Eye Care , General Eye Exams , Cataract , Glaucoma