Dr. Matthew M. Kruger, M.D., earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He then finished an advanced cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the same institution. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Kruger specializes in custom cataract surgery, advanced corneal transplantation techniques, and laser vision correction. Utilizing elite training and a history of humanitarian volunteerism, he provides comprehensive clinical and surgical treatments for complex ocular conditions.
Dr. Matthew M. Kruger, M.D., earned his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He then finished an advanced cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the same institution. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Kruger specializes in custom cataract surgery, advanced corneal transplantation techniques, and laser vision correction. Utilizing elite training and a history of humanitarian volunteerism, he provides comprehensive clinical and surgical treatments for complex ocular conditions.
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Great
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
KRUGER IS A ROCK STAR !!!
HE IS THE BEST !!!
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
As always very thorough and on time
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Quick and easy surgery
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Thorough , punctual and listens
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Thought Dr Kruger very kind and caring!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
As a new patient I appreciate that the Dr was thorough and helped me with a treatment plan.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He did my cataract surgery. He did a good job. I have confidence in him.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is very thorough, professional, and always explains what he is doing or looking for. Also very friendly and personable. Glad he is my doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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Associates in Eyecare P.C.
4500 Cherry Creek S Dr Ste 1050 Denver, CO 80246
Dr. Matthew M. Kruger, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship trained specialist in cataract surgery, cornea and laser vision correction. Dr. Kruger has extensive experience in cataract surgery, refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK, corneal transplantation and partial corneal transplantation techniques such as DSAEK, DMEK and DALK. He will be providing his patients with comprehensive eye care using the latest medical and surgical technology and techniques.
Dr. Kruger grew up in the Pacific Northwest before heading to the Northeast where he graduated from Dartmouth College. He was a Presidential Scholar and received the Howard Hughes Grant for undergraduate research at Dartmouth. After graduation, he spent a year volunteering at a medical mission hospital in West Africa and two years performing research in the Department of Physiology at Tufts University before starting his medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then moved to Texas for his ophthalmology residency training at UT Southwestern Medical Center, the largest ophthalmology program in the U.S., where he served as clinic and surgery chief.
After finishing residency, Dr. Kruger spent an additional year at UT Southwestern completing a fellowship in cornea, advanced cataract/lens replacement surgery and laser refractive surgery. He performs all the latest types of corneal transplantation including DSAEK, DMEK and DALK. Dr. Kruger practiced in the Boston area for over one year before coming to Denver.
Dr. Kruger’s interests include cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery, dry eye treatment, refractive surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and the treatment of glaucoma. Dr. Kruger is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Kruger enjoys spending time with his wife Jen and two small children. When he finds time, his passions are skiing, hiking, biking, traveling and learning new languages. He speaks Spanish and volunteers his time at the Stout Street Eye Clinic serving the homeless population of Denver.
Great
KRUGER IS A ROCK STAR !!! HE IS THE BEST !!!
As always very thorough and on time
Quick and easy surgery
Great doctor
Thorough , punctual and listens
Thought Dr Kruger very kind and caring!
As a new patient I appreciate that the Dr was thorough and helped me with a treatment plan.
He did my cataract surgery. He did a good job. I have confidence in him.
He is very thorough, professional, and always explains what he is doing or looking for. Also very friendly and personable. Glad he is my doctor.