Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2003, re-certified 2014
Doctor of Medicine, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; 1997
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX; 1994
Bachelor of Science, B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, CA; 1987
Honors & Awards
Board Member, NC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (2013- Present)
America’s Top Ophthalmologists, 2004-2005
Award for Surgical Excellence, Duke University Eye Center (2001)
Award for Ocular Research, Duke University Eye Center (2000)
Dean’s Award for Excellence, Baylor College of Medicine (1992-93 and 1993-94)
Elected Chairman of the Graduate Student Council, Baylor College of Medicine (1990-1991)
Honors in Biochemistry (1988), Pathology, Introduction to Patient and Introduction to Clinical Skills (1995), Medicine and Ophthalmology (1996), Baylor College of Medicine
Departmental Honors in Biology, University of California, Los Angeles (1987)
Dean’s List, University of California, Los Angeles
Golden Key National Honor Society (1986), University Scholar (1984), and Chancellor’s Scholar (1982), University of California, Los Angeles
Professional Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology (1998-Present)
North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (NCSEPS) (2001-Present)
Yesterday, I had a frightening eye situation with my wife. Cary Eye Center took my wife without an appointment and the whole staff was wonderful. The icing on the cake was Dr. O’Neal. I examined his training history prior to calling the office, and I was very impressed. Meeting Dr. O’Neal and experiencing his reassuring, extremely professional demeanor was just what my wife needed, to allay her anxiety. This visit convinced us that all of our future eye treatment will be done by Dr. O’Neal. In short, we cannot recommend an ophthalmologist higher!
Dr. Singer
I recently had occasion to meet Dr. O’Neal, under rather inauspicious circumstances. While performing a home improvement project, I sustained a fairly serious injury to my left eye, requiring a visit to the emergency room. Fortunately for me and for the future of that eye, Dr. O’Neal was on call that day. His swift care, attention, and great competence resulted in the best possible outcome in an otherwise doubtful situation. Moreover, his obvious concern for my well-being and clear explanation of the circumstances attendant to the injury (I, being a layman) allowed a scary situation to feel less so. He has a new patient in me and my family, and I couldn’t more enthusiastically recommend him to anyone in search of a great eye-care provider.
Jeff
“I have been a patient of Dr. O’Neal’s for over a decade. When I first started seeing him, my eyes were a mess… Working with Dr. O’Neal, he was able to systematically diagnose the issues and treat them. My eyes have never felt better! At one point in my treatment, I ended up having an allergic reaction to one of the eye drops. It was an uncomfortable night to say the least. I called his office when it opened and he was able to fit me in that morning and fixed the problem. It was very much appreciated! The new office is really nice and the staff have been very friendly. Overall, my eyes have never felt better…and I’m very happy to be Dr. O’Neal’s patient.”
Neil
“Dr. Kevin O’Neal restored my faith, and I will always remain grateful to him…His service answered and said they would relay the message to him. To my amazement, within minutes, as I was on my way out of the door, my phone rang and it was Dr. O’Neal himself, personally returning my call at 10PM in the evening. By now I had completely lost vision out of my right eye and thought I was going to be permanently blind in that eye. Dr O’Neal comforted me on the phone with his words and told me he would be waiting for me to arrive at the hospital. He was there when I arrived and I was given IMMEDIATE treatment because of him. I did not have to wait my turn. He performed emergency surgery that evening and restored my vision and saved my eye.”
John
“I have been a patient of Dr. O’Neal for 10 years. I have always received, in my opinion, the highest qualityof medical care. His medical skills and competence is matched by his professionalism. Dr. O’Neal embodies a friendly personality and compassionate attitude, which immediately puts patients at ease. I have recommended Dr. O’Neal to many friends and will continue to do so.”