Physician Referrals

Referring physicians can speak to our ophthalmologists by calling The Carolina Consultation Center at (919) 966-4005 or toll free at (800) 862-6264.

During clinic hours the Direct Referral Hotline to the Department of Ophthalmology is (877) 854-8868.  This number is available to referring doctors only for easy, direct communication and appointment purposes.  Patients are directed to use the general clinic numbers for comments and questions.

Our Emergency Department is always open and can be reached at (919) 966-4721.  The Emergency Department is located in the basement of the Neurosciences Hospital.  If you would like to speak to the ophthalmologist on call, please call the UNC Hospital Operator at (919) 966-4131.  Ophthalmologists are on call 24 hours a day, and patients can expect expert care in emergency situations.

Important Phone Numbers

The Kittner Eye Center

(919) 966-2061
(919) 966-1908 Fax

Department of Ophthalmology Administrative Offices

(919) 966-5296
(919) 966-1908 Fax

Appointments

(919) 966-5509

Optical Shop

(919) 843-3937

Department of Ophthalmology Referral Hotline

(877) 854-8868

UNC Hospital Operator

(919) 966-4131

Carolina Consultation Center

(919) 966-4005
(800) 862-6264 Toll Free

Emergency Department

(919) 966-4721