Joshua C. Gross, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Joshua C. Gross, who serves patients in Ashland, Kentucky.

A top professional in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Gross is the newest addition to the team at Tri-State Ophthalmology. He enjoys treating many medical and surgical eye diseases, and is especially excited to bring corneal refractive surgery, including LASIK, to the Tri-State area.

Tri-State Ophthalmology has provided the finest eye care for Ashland, Kentucky and all of the tri-state area for over 50 years. No matter the condition, they treat patients with the utmost care and respect, and work to alleviate any optical problems they may be experiencing.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Gross graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown College in Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, and then went on to graduate from the University of Louisville Medical School in 2014. After completing a two-year research fellowship concentrating on ocular blood flow and its effects on eye diseases at the Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology, he returned to the University of Louisville where he completed his residency in ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

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