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Alan Carlson, MD, Ophthalmology, Durham, NC

AlanCarlsonMD

Ophthalmology Durham, NC

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Professor of Ophthalmology, Duke University

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  • Office

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Phone+1 919-620-4467

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
  • Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute
    Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1987
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2021
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1988 - 2009
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Radial Keratotomy and Salzmann Nodular Degeneration
    Radial Keratotomy and Salzmann Nodular DegenerationOctober 13th, 2021
  • The Rising Toll of Autoimmune Diseases in Older People
    The Rising Toll of Autoimmune Diseases in Older PeopleAugust 10th, 2021
  • Keratoconus and Contact Lens Intolerance
    Keratoconus and Contact Lens IntoleranceJune 14th, 2023