UCHealth - Eye Center - Lone Tree
9552 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 100 Lone Tree, CO 80124Phone: 720-553-2255
Cara Capitena Young, MD
Ophthalmology
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I strive to deliver the best care possible to my patients and to treat everyone with empathy and compassion.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Glaucoma and Cataracts
Title(s)
Assistant Professor, Clinical Director, Lone Tree Satellite, Medical Director, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Operating Room
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine
Specialty
Ophthalmology
Scheduling Phone Number
(720) 848-2020
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
Children's Hospital Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Phone: 720-848-2020 720-848-2020
Provider Information
Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Conditions
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Eyes and Vision
Cataract , Cataract Extraction , Glaucoma , Eye Disease
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Surgery
Eye and/or Orbital
Interests and Activities
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer and Faculty Lead, ophthalmologic exams and consults, DAWN Free Clinic, Aurora, CO, 2016 - present
Department
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
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
Education and 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)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
(720) 848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079
Referring Patients Link
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