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Anschutz Medical Campus
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Aurora, CO 80045
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Cara Capitena Young, MD
Provider's Specialties
- Ophthalmology
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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
Conditions Treated
- Eye Disease
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
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