Dr. Taylor Lind is joining Northland Eye Specialists after completing her ophthalmology residency training in San Antonio, TX. Originally from the Kansas City area, Dr. Lind is excited to be back and helping to serve patients within the Kansas City Metro. Throughout training, she was able to become proficient in cataract surgery along with minor plastics, retina and glaucoma procedures. She is also able to speak medical Spanish after working in the South Texas region for 4 years.
Dr. Lind genuinely strives to provide compassionate, quality care to all those whom she encounters. She loves the field of ophthalmology and wants to help her patients truly understand their disease processes. Dr. Lind is happy to be back in Kansas City with her family, especially since becoming a new mom in the Spring! She loves cheering on the Chiefs and Royals, spending time with her family during walks, and being back to eat all the great bbq throughout the city!
Medical School
University of Missouri at Kansas City
Residency
University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (UTHSCSA)
Residency Honors
UTHSCSA Chief Resident (2023-2024)
UTHSCSA Leone Resident of the Year (2024)
Selected American Academy of Ophthalmology Advocacy Resident (2022)
Gold Humanism Member (since 2018) Alpha Omega Alpha Member (since 2019)
Areas of Expertise
Cataract Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Minor Plastics Procedures
Interesting Tidbits
Enjoys variety of water sports, including wake surfing, wakeboarding and water skiing
Favorite ice cream spot is The Scoop (Banana Cream Pie is the best!)
Traveled to New Zealand to conquer some of the most difficult hiking trails!
