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Dr. David Lyon, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (40)
Map Pin Small Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Overview of Dr. David Lyon, MD

Dr. David Lyon, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Kansas City, MO. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Luke's South Hospital and University Health Truman Medical Center. Dr. Lyon, completed a residency at University of Virginia. Patients rated Dr. Lyon an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Lyon works at Sabates Eye Center at University Health in Kansas City, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Conjunctiva Cyst and Strabismus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lyon's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sabates Eye Center at University Health
    2101 Charlotte St Ste 250, Kansas City, MO 64108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-3900
  2. 2
    Sabates Eye Center University Health Lakewood
    7900 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64139 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 404-6965

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Luke's South Hospital
  • University Health Truman Medical Center

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Conjunctiva Cyst
Strabismus

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Conjunctiva Cyst
Strabismus
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Orbital Fracture
Blepharitis
Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Esotropia
Exotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Stye
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Trichiasis
Strabismus Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Mydriasis
Orbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Ischemia
Sarcoidosis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Thyroid Disease
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. David Lyon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1811995905
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Wisconsin Madison
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Virginia
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Josephs Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Union College, Schenectady, NY
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. David Lyon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lyon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Lyon has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Lyon works at Sabates Eye Center at University Health in Kansas City, MO. View the full address on Dr. Lyon’s profile.

    Dr. Lyon has seen patients for Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Conjunctiva Cyst and Strabismus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lyon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    40 patients have reviewed Dr. Lyon. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lyon.

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