- Ophthalmology
Please note: Summit Health does not accept vision plans for ophthalmologic and optometric care. See below to view accepted insurance plans.
Locations
Accepted Insurances
Always check with your health insurance carrier before scheduling any type of service. You can learn the details of your individual health insurance plan, including the amount of your copay, deductible, and coinsurance by visiting your health insurance company's website or by calling their customer service department. Click here to review our list of accepted insurance plans.
Training and Education
Medical School
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Undergraduate
- Biology, University of Hawaii - Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii
Internship
- Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA
Residency
- Ophthalmology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
Fellowship
- Ophthalmology, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine - Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
About Me
Ava Huchun, MD is a member of Summit Health's Ophthalmology team. Dr. Huchun is a cornea fellowship trained ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive care to patients in need of routine eye exams as well as to those presenting with cataracts, early glaucoma, refractive disorders, and ocular eyelid conditions. She also performs laser refractive surgery, surgical refractive surgery, cataract surgery, implantable contact lens placement, corneal transplants, and blepharoplasty/eyelid procedures.
Dr. Huchun treats each patient as though they are a member of her own family stating, “The study of medicine has always interested me, but I feel most fulfilled when I am helping others and patient satisfaction always comes first.”
When not in the office, Dr. Huchun likes to fish, knit, read, and spend time with her family.
Hospital Affiliations
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center