To our patients and their families:
We are pleased to share that Dr. Rishi Kumar and Dr. Ashima Gupta have resumed elective surgeries. If you were in the pre-op process before COVID and you would like to move forward with surgery, please reach out!
We are also now scheduling pediatric visits. Please reach out to us for more information about these appointments.
The doctors and staff look forward to welcoming more of our wonderful patients back into the OR and our Hazelwood clinic.
This morning, Dr. Rishi Kumar marked an important milestone during these historic times in doing his first cataract surgeries since the pandemic caused the stoppage of elective surgeries. Here he is pictured with his patient Mr. Kolb at UofL Health Medical Center South. (Photo and information shared with patient’s permission)
We have some good news to share! We would like to announce the birth of Dr. Rishi’s son, Bodhi! Bodhi was born on March 21st and is a beautiful and healthy boy. Mrs. Kumar is also doing well, and she and Dr. Rishi thank everyone for their kind words and well-wishes as they welcomed their first child into the world.
You may find it challenging to schedule face-to-face appointments with your eye care provider during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how to stay healthy and protect your eyes while hunkering down at home.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/coronavirus
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Coronavirus Guide for Eye Patients - American Academy of Ophthalmology
