Hunter S. Stolldorf, MD
Delivering advanced cataract and vision correction care to Charlotte, NC patients at Horizon Eye Care’s Cotswold, Mallard Creek & Mooresville locations.
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Dr. Stolldorf’s Specialities
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Hunter Stolldorf brings a unique blend of medical expertise and military precision to his work in comprehensive ophthalmology. A former U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon, he combines disciplined focus with compassionate care, offering patients advanced treatment options in cataract and refractive surgery with an emphasis on clear communication and personalized outcomes.
Dr. Stolldorf has performed thousands of vision correction procedures and continues to bring cutting-edge technologies, including the Light Adjustable Lens and custom LASIK, to patients seeking freedom from glasses and contacts. His patients value his calm demeanor, steady precision, and commitment to achieving exceptional results.
Expertise & Specialities
Dr. Hunter Stolldorf is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and refractive surgeon whose military background as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon brings a rare level of precision and discipline to every procedure. He offers a full range of advanced cataract and vision correction solutions.
Areas of expertise include:
- Cataract surgery using the latest surgical techniques and premium lens implantation
- Light Adjustable Lens — leading-edge technology allowing vision customization after surgery
- Refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK, and ICL — laser and implant-based solutions for long-term vision correction
- Micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) for minimally invasive eye pressure reduction
- Medical and laser glaucoma treatment — tailored care plans combining medication and laser therapy
- General ophthalmology for routine eye exams, diagnosis, and management of common eye conditions
Dr. Stolldorf’s military training as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon, combined with thousands of vision correction procedures and recognition as a Top Doctor, makes him a trusted choice for patients seeking precision surgical eye care.
Education & Training
Dr. Stolldorf earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, VA. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and his ophthalmology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He also earned the designation of U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon at the Naval Aviation Medical Institute in Pensacola, FL.
During his six years stationed in North Carolina, Dr. Stolldorf performed thousands of laser vision correction procedures. He also participated in Continuing Promise 2015, a U.S. Navy humanitarian mission providing free medical and surgical care throughout Central America and the Caribbean, reflecting a career defined by service both in uniform and in the clinic.
Memberships & Recognition
Dr. Stolldorf is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine for his excellence in patient care and surgical expertise.
As a former U.S. Navy Commander and Flight Surgeon for Patrol Squadron Sixteen at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Dr. Stolldorf served his country with the same dedication and precision he now brings to every patient at Horizon Eye Care, a career defined by service, excellence, and a commitment to improving lives.
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Your Convenient Charlotte Office Locations
Visit Dr. Stolldorf at any of three office locations across the Charlotte area for the same expert care.
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