Christopher Kruger
Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Christopher Kruger

Ophthalmology
Optum Medical Care
Optum Ophthalmology - Poughkeepsie - Oakwood Commons
2507 South Road, Oakwood Commons, 
Poughkeepsie, NY 
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Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Optum Medical Care
Optum Ophthalmology - Poughkeepsie - Oakwood Commons
2507 South Road, Oakwood Commons, 
Poughkeepsie, NY 
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Overview

Dr. Christopher Kruger is an experienced ophthalmologist who has been practicing in the Hudson Valley for over 30 years. His areas of expertise include cataract surgery, cornea surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology. He primarily treats adolescents and older adults. His patient care philosophy emphasizes understanding each patient's unique needs and preferences, and treating them with respect, dignity, and compassion. As a Clinical Assistant Professor, he takes pleasure in imparting his skills and knowledge to future ophthalmologists, equipping them for successful careers in the field.

Dr. Kruger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Kallikrein Hypertension, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pinguecula.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
New York Medical College
Residency
Westchester Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Westchester Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Optum Ophthalmology - Poughkeepsie - Oakwood Commons
2507 South Road, Oakwood Commons, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Call: 845-471-3111

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


17 Total Publications

Heritable CRISPR Mutagenesis of Essential Maternal Effect Genes as a Simple Tool for Sustained Population Suppression of Invasive Species in a Zebrafish Model.
Heritable CRISPR Mutagenesis of Essential Maternal Effect Genes as a Simple Tool for Sustained Population Suppression of Invasive Species in a Zebrafish Model.
Journal: Zebrafish
Published: March 21, 2024
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