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Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: ulcers, uveitis, strabismus, and more.

900 NORTHWEST 17TH STREET
Miami, FL 33136

(305) 326-6000

Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI.

Office Locations

Address:

900 NORTHWEST 17TH STREET
Miami, FL 33136

Some issues Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	75

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

doctor visit	108
emergency care	86
eye procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	137
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	33
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

diagnostic imaging	10
doctor visit	117
emergency care	140
eye procedures	273
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	488
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	90
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

doctor visit	76
emergency care	155
eye procedures	270

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	229
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	36
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	36
emergency care	158
eye procedures	262
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	183
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	29
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	68
emergency care	209
eye procedures	234
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	61
Hispanic	205
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	34
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	14
doctor visit	61
emergency care	174
eye procedures	305
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	215
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	38
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	13
emergency care	142
eye procedures	130
ultrasound (sonogram)	9

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	117
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	21
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL were eye procedures, emergency care, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	63
emergency care	155
eye procedures	225
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	82
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	162
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	77
85 and over	28
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	7
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 2007. She has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (2007)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara Marie Cavuoto, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$250 OZURDEX $123	$127
Genentech USA, Inc.	$174 LUCENTIS $174
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$125 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $125
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$124 TEPEZZA $124
Horizon Pharma plc	$122 TEPRO $122
Other	$267 Rhopressa $119	XIIDRA $74	Optics $29	Hylenex $29	$15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,016
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Kara Cavuoto specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). She is a graduate of the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Cavuoto include conjunctivitis (pink eye), uveitis, and strabismus. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Miami, FL.