Sam Kuchinka, MD
Practice: Relf EyeCare
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Office locations: Hermantown, MN
Dr. Sam Kuchinka, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Relf Eye Care Specialists. Originally from Minnesota, he earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency at Saint Louis University. Dr. Kuchinka specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, with expertise in cataract surgery, refractive laser correction, and oculoplastic surgery. He is dedicated to providing advanced surgical care to improve his patients' vision and quality of life.
Dr. Sam Kuchinka, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Relf Eye Care Specialists. Originally from Minnesota, he earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his residency at Saint Louis University. Dr. Kuchinka specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, with expertise in cataract surgery, refractive laser correction, and oculoplastic surgery. He is dedicated to providing advanced surgical care to improve his patients' vision and quality of life.
Relf EyeCare Specialists
Hermantown, MN 55811
Originally from Faribault, Minnesota, Dr. Sam Kuchinka, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2013 and then completed Ophthalmology Residency at Saint Louis University in beautiful Midtown Saint Louis, MO, in 2017. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Prior to joining Relf Eye, Dr. Kuchinka practiced Comprehensive Ophthalmology in Northwest WI and Upper Michigan beginning in 2017, focusing on Cataract Surgery, Refractive Laser Correction, Micro-Invasive Glaucoma procedures, and Oculoplastic Surgery.

Comfortable to talk with ..explains things so there easy to understand..Great Doctor and human being.
Very personable and knowledgeable; really liked him
Professional, informative
Dr Kuchinka took the time to explain a new diagnosis in a way that made sense to me.
Sam was very professional and pleasant to work with. He was very thorough and took all of the time I needed to answer my questions. I’m very glad I have him as my eye care provider! He’s also a great conversationalist!
I was nervous about a little procedure but Dr Kuchinka put me at ease. There was no pain and I was very happy with the entire experience.
Very informative and kind
Loved working with Dr Sam!
Respectful and good listener. Enjoyed my experience!
Efficient, fast, professional