Dr. Kira completed his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry & Cell Biology at the University of California San Diego followed by medical school at the University of Pittsburgh and internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He completed residency at UC Davis and practiced in Davis, CA and Roseville for 14 years with Medical Vision Technology. He performs surgery at Capitol City Surgery Center in Sacramento and NVision in Citrus Heights.
Dr. Kira serves as a Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis Health System in Sacramento. He is active is teaching medical and surgical ophthalmology to residents in training. Dr. Kira continues to serve populations in need with no-cost clinics for children and seniors and he continues to seek opportunities domestically and internationally for eye care in underserved populations.
Dr. Kira provides comprehensive care for medical and surgical diseases of the eye. He has extensive experience with the latest ophthalmic treatment options including laser-assisted, blade-free, small incision cataract surgery with astigmatic and presbyopic correction. Dr.Kira was the first physician in Placer County to introduce this advanced surgical technique. He also is experienced in glaucoma management utilizing lasers, surgery and new minimally invasive glaucoma surgery techniques. He specializes in refractive cataract surgery for maximization of glasses-free vision after cataract surgery.
In addition to his professional activities, his hobbies include travel, bicycling, car restoration, outdoors and family. Dr. Kira is always available for consultations and question about vision and ophthalmic issues. Please contact our office at (916) 452-8105.
