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.
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Very patient. A gentle doctor.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Professional. Staff that visited with me prior to him coming in were very pleasant as well as professional
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr K listens well and give welcomed feedback. I really appreciated him.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Relf EyeCare Specialists
4413 Air Base Road 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.
Very patient. A gentle doctor.
Professional. Staff that visited with me prior to him coming in were very pleasant as well as professional
Dr K listens well and give welcomed feedback. I really appreciated him.