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Cara Capitena Young, MD
- Assistant Professor
- Clinical Director, Lone Tree Satellite
- Medical Director, Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center Operating Room
Provider's Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Provider's location(s)
Location information is not available.
Insurance plans accepted
We participate with most major health insurance plans and national transplant networks.
Prepare for your visit
We want to make sure you know what to expect before you arrive.
My care philosophy
I strive to deliver the best care possible to my patients and to treat everyone with empathy and compassion.
Get to know Cara Capitena Young, MD
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
Glaucoma and Cataracts
Undergraduate 2009
University of Florida (FL)
Medical Education 2013
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Internship 2014
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Transitional Internship
Residency 2017
University of Colorado
Fellowship 2018
University of Colorado
Ambassador 2016
Advocacy Ambassador Program, Washington, DC to attend Congressional Advocacy Day
American Academy of Ophthalmology
PGY-3 Teaching Award 2019-2020 2020
UC Ophthalmology Residency
Faculty member of
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