Serving Boulder County Since 1949
Ken Kreidl, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist in Boulder, Colorado

Ken Kreidl, MD

Ophthalmology
Evaluation and treatment of disorders of the eyes

About Dr. Kreidl

Dr. Kreidl, originally from San Francisco, started his ophthalmology practice at Boulder Medical Center in 2004. He and his wife, Ryn, a pediatrician, have two boys, Luke and Max. Dr. Kreidl loves mountain biking and skiing with his family and was a nationally ranked tennis player before becoming dedicated to medicine.

Specialty Areas

Dr. Kreidl offers a full range of ophthalmology services, including:

  • Cataract Surgery:
    • Extended Depth of Focus (Vivity®)
    • Hybrid Extended Depth of Focus/Multifocal (OdysseyTM)
    • Toric (EyhanceTM) to decrease astigmatism
    • Trifocal (PanOptix®)
  • Glaucoma – SLT, ALT, LPI
  • Dry eyes diagnosis and therapies, including tear duct plugs
  • Eye exams
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Eye trauma
  • Laser treatment for:
    • Diabetic retinopathy
    • Retinal tears
    • Secondary cataracts

Dr. Kreidl has earned his Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Foundational Certification.

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Education and Certifications

  • Undergraduate — Princeton University
    BA - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Minor in Environmental Studies
    Princeton, NJ
    1994
  • Medical School — Stanford University
    MD
    Stanford, CA
    2000
  • Residency — Stanford University
    Ophthalmology
    Stanford, CA
    2004

Professional Affiliations

Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Boulder County Medical Society
Colorado Medical Society

Appointments

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Patient Insights

“Dr Kreidl has been my eye care physician for over ten years. I can always depend on him to give me the best advice and treatment for whatever problems I have had with my eyes. He always takes the time to explain the options available. I am...”
Walter in Boulder, Colo.
“I had bilateral cataract removal and lens replacement by Dr. Kreidl at Avista Surgery Center. The pre- and post-op instructions were written out and very easy to follow. The staff at the surgery center was excellent. I am very happy with the...”
Carol M. - San Francisco, Calif.
“Dr. Kreidl has been my ophthalmologist for several years. I developed cataracts over the years and Dr. Kreidl suggested watchful waiting. Recently he recommended surgery and was very helpful in explaining why surgery was indicated now and...”
H.E. in Longmont, Colo.
“I cannot praise Dr. Kreidl and his medical assistant, Lina, enough for the outstanding care they provided to my father. Dr. Kreidl's approach to patient care is truly remarkable. He took the time to thoroughly listen to my father's concerns,...”
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