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Kathleen Duerksen, MD, Plastic Surgery, Tucson, AZ

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Plastic Surgery • Tucson, AZ

Head & Neck, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Kathleen M Duerksen, MD, PC

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  • Office

    5979 E Grant Rd
    Ste 115
    Tucson, AZ 85712
    Phone+1 520-751-8030
    Fax+1 520-751-0990

Summary

  • Dr. Kathleen Duerksen is a plastic surgeon based in Tucson, AZ, specializing in head and neck and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albany Medical Center. She holds a medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Duerksen currently serves as a clinical assistant at the University of Arizona and has expertise in various areas including skull base surgery and head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction. She has published research in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and is recognized as a Fellow by both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In 2013, she was named one of Arizona’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1985
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1993 - 2027
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1991 - 2009
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1987 - 1998
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Cosmetic Surgeryfacial/dermatologic

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kathleen Duerksen, Dr. Kathleen Duerksen, MD, Dr. K Duerksen, Dr. Kathleen Marie Duerksen