Dr. Dennis Kilpatrick graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He interned at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern, also in Dallas. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Phoenix Ophthalmologic Society, and the Arizona Ophthalmologic Society. He practices general ophthalmology and non-stitch cataract surgery. Through Dr. Kilpatrick, Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons is one of only a handful of practices in the phoenix performing cataract surgery using a femtosecond laser system, manufactured by LensAR, and can now utilize a pre-operative “Cassini” corneal scan that loads data wirelessly into the laser. He also uses the ORA System with VerifEye Technology, which allows more precise implant lens positioning and power measurement.
Dr. Dennis enjoys speaking at local ophthalmology showcases, skiing trips with his family, and is a car enthusiast.
Dr. Eyrich attended Washington University in St. Louis, and graduated in 2004 with a dual major Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics and music. He went on to obtain his Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2009 from the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry. Dr. Eyrich has over 10 years of experience practicing Optometry in both St. Louis and the Phoenix metropolitan area. He enjoys getting to know his patients and their families, and is passionate about providing thorough eye exams and explanations of their eye conditions and treatments. Along with performing medical eye exams, Dr. Eyrich has many years of experience fitting contact lenses, including specialty contacts for corneal diseases, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
Dr. Eyrich is married with two children, two cats, and two dogs. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his Dachshunds, dabbling on the computer, and playing piano
William R. Kilpatrick, MD
Dr. William Kilpatrick graduated from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his internship and residency at the UCLA Harbor General Hospital in Los Angeles. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Phoenix Ophthalmologic Society, and Arizona Ophthalmologic Society. Having joined Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons in 1977, Dr. Bill practiced general ophthalmology and performed cataract surgery. He retired March 2015, and he currently enjoys spending time with his family and has a special interest in cars.
William Robert John Kilpatrick, MD
The Kilpatricks
William R.J. Kilpatrick, MD is still very fondly remembered by the patients at Scottsdale Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PC. William R.J. Kilpatrick founded Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PC in 1972. He practiced ophthalmology in Arizona from 1971 to 1992 and prior to moving he practiced for 18 years in Huron, South Dakota. After eight years of retirement, William R.J. Kilpatrick passed away in 1999. William R.J. Kilpatrick’s spirit lives on through the practice and its service to the community. Both of William R.J. Kilpatrick’s sons along with their mother, Roberta, have dedicated Scottsdale Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PC to his memory. Today, Roberta still visits the staff, bringing homemade cookies and her famous lemon bars—which is exactly the way William R.J. Kilpatrick would have wanted it!
