Overview
Dr. Patrick J. Kelty specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous, including diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, retinal blood vessel problems, intraocular tumors, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes. He also diagnoses and treats cataracts, performing small incision traditional cataract surgery, laser refractive cataract surgery (which decreases the need for glasses and eliminates astigmatism), and complex cataract surgeries requiring additional specialized procedures. Additionally, he repairs or exchanges intraocular lenses due to complications from cataract surgery, spontaneous dislocation of intraocular lenses, and trauma-related lens dislocations.
Dr. Kelty is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
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Locations
2424 Century Place SE, Hickory, NC 28602
2060 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick Kelty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Kelty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick Kelty by calling their office at 888-626-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick Kelty a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick Kelty is classified as an Advanced expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Patrick Kelty specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick Kelty is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Patrick Kelty accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick Kelty accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-626-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kelty isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kelty isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Kelty isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Kelty isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Kelty isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Kelty isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- CataractDr. Kelty isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- NearsightednessDr. Kelty isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- UveitisDr. Kelty isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.