Christopher Ketcherside

Dr. Christopher Ketcherside is a fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve their best possible vision through personalized, state-of-the-art surgical care. Known for his approachable style and attention to detail, Dr. Ketcherside enjoys partnering with patients and their referring doctors to create the best possible visual outcomes.


A Missouri native, Dr. Ketcherside earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia before pursuing advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the renowned Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute at the University of Colorado.


Dr. Ketcherside’s clinical interests include cataract surgery, laser-assisted cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, LASIK, and the treatment of complex corneal diseases. He has long been committed to clinical research to expand treatment options for his patients and help advance the field of cornea and refractive surgery. Through participation in ongoing clinical studies, Dr. Ketcherside contributes to the development of future therapies while providing eligible patients access to emerging treatments and technologies.


In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Ketcherside serves on the Medical Advisory Board and Accreditation Board for the Eye Bank Association of America, helping maintain the highest standards in corneal transplantation and eye banking across the country.


Outside the clinic, Dr. Ketcherside enjoys spending time with his wife, Andrea, and their four children. Whether he’s running, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, following sports, reading, or simply spending time with family and friends, he values the balance between a busy surgical practice and an active family life.