Cara Capitena Young, MD
Ophthalmology
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
720-848-2020
UCHealth - Eye Center - Lone Tree
720-553-2255
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
Glaucoma and Cataracts
Care Philosophy
I strive to deliver the best care possible to my patients and to treat everyone with empathy and compassion.
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions & Treatments
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Eyes and Vision
Cataract, Cataract Extraction, Eye Disease, Glaucoma
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Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital
Interests & Activities
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer and Faculty Lead, ophthalmologic exams and consults, DAWN Free Clinic, Aurora, CO, 2016 - present
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of South Florida College of Medicine (2013)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Florida (FL) (2009)
Internships
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Transitional Internship (2014)
Residency Program
University of Colorado (2017)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2018)
Professional Memberships
Alpha Omega Alpha, Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
American Glaucoma Society, Member
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Member
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member
Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member
Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Member
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
Glaucoma, Cataracts, General Ophthalmology.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
Glaucoma surgical outcomes and risk factors. Cataract surgery outcomes. IOP and intravitreal injections Teaching glaucoma and cataract surgery to residents and fellows
