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Office
1600 Medical Center Dr
Pediatrics Floor 3
Huntington, WV 25701Phone+1 304-691-1300
Summary
- Dr. Deborah Klimek is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Huntington, WV and is affiliated with Cabell Huntington Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and has been in practice over 20 years. She specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. Her research is in amblyopia treatment and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) management.
Education & Training
- University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2002
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1998 - 2001
- M Health FairviewInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- WV State Medical License 2003 - 2026
- CT State Medical License 2002 - 2004
- IA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2021
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 1997
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsTreatment of severe amblyopia with weekend atropine: results from 2 randomized clinical trials.Michael X Repka, Raymond T Kraker, Roy W Beck, Eileen Birch, Susan A Cotter
Journal of AAPOS. 2009-06-01 - 44 citationsIsoametropic amblyopia due to high hyperopia in childrenDeborah L. Klimek, Oscar A. Cruz, William E. Scott, Bradley V. Davitt
Journal of AAPOS. 2004-08-01 - 18 citationsInstability of ocular alignment in childhood esotropia.Stephen P. Christiansen, Danielle L. Chandler, Jonathan M. Holmes, Robert W Arnold, Eileen E Birch
Ophthalmology. 2008-10-29
Press Mentions
- Dr. Joseph Shapiro Recognized as One of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors®February 21st, 2018
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
- American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusMember
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