Dr. Atul Kakkar

Ophthalmology
Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Ophthalmology
675 Baltimore Drive, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Geisinger Health System
Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Ophthalmology
675 Baltimore Drive, 
Wilkes Barre, PA 
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Overview

Atul Kakkar, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist sub-specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He treats children for a variety of eye conditions, including uveitis, pediatric glaucoma, cataracts, strabismus and macular degeneration.|He also performs refractive surgery, including premium cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, phakic intraocular lens implantation for high myopia, cross linking, medical surgical management of glaucoma and cosmetic and various laser procedures|Dr. Kakkar earned his medical degree from Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in India. After medical school, he completed a residency at India’s Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. He is fellowship trained in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia.|Dr. Kakkar is an accomplished publisher and presenter. His work has been presented at conferences in India and the United States.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Fellowships
Wills Eye Hospital, 2025
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Geisinger Wilkes Barre - Ophthalmology
675 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Call: 800-275-6401
Other Locations
Geisinger Healthplex Center Point - Ophthalmology
1201 Oak Street, Pittston, PA 18640
Call: 570-808-9800
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