The award-winning team at Four Corners Eye Clinic is committed to providing outstanding, comprehensive eyecare in a compassionate, professional environment.
Appointment RequestMain Office Four Corners Eye Clinic 575 Rivergate Lane #212 Durango, CO 81301 Phone: (970) 259-2202 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Satellite Office Farmington Location 3450 E Main St Farmington, NM 87402 Phone: (970) 259-2202 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Satellite Office Cortez Location 22 S Beech St Cortez, CO 81321 Phone: (970) 259-2202 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Satellite Office Pagosa Springs Location 190 Talisman Dr Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Phone: (970) 259-2202 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Satellite Office Aztec Location 121 S Main Ave Aztec, NM 87410 Phone: (970) 259-2202 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Satellite Office Bayfield Location 49 W Mill St Bayfield, CO 81122 Phone: (970) 259-2202 Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Kyle Piwonka, D.O.
Dr. Kyle Piwonka is a, Board Certified Vitreoretinal Surgeon at Four Corners Eye Clinic.
Dr. Piwonka specializes in conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, including the diagnosis and management of dry and wet macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, inflammation of the eye (uveitis), repair of retinal tears and detachment, ocular trauma, epiretinal membranes and macular holes.
Dr. Piwonka is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has given academic presentations at forums around the country and published with Retina Today.
Dr. Piwonka grew up in the western Texas city of San Angelo. He completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University where he graduated Magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth where he graduated with honors.
After medical school, he completed a Transitional Year Internship at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit. He then went on to train in Ophthalmology at Michigan State University, where he was selected to serve as Clinical Chief Resident.
Following residency, Dr. Piwonka completed a two-year Vitreoretinal Medicine and Surgical fellowship at Valley Retina Institute in southern Texas. While there he actively participated in clinical studies investigating therapeutic interventions for wet and dry macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion.
Before joining Four Corners Eye Clinic, Dr. Piwonka practiced through wind gusts and blizzards in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Bozeman, Montana and tornados and humidity in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Outside of work, Dr. Piwonka enjoys quality time spent in the outdoors with his family and friends while hiking, backpacking, and running. Live music, college football, and grilling are also some of his passions.
C.V. Highlights
Education
- Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Magna Cum Laude)
- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, Doctor of Medicine
- St. John Providence Health System, Detroit, MI, Transitional Year Internship
- Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, Ophthalmology Residency
- Valley Retina Institute, southern TX, Vitreoretinal Medicine and Surgical Fellowship
Professional Certifications & Affiliations
- Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists
- Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists
How can Dr. Piwonka help you? Request an appointment online or call Four Corners Eye Clinic at (970) 259-2202 to begin your experience.