Kathleen Marie Duerksen MD FACS
Head & Neck, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Kathleen M Duerksen, MD, PC
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5979 E Grant RdSte 115Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone+1 520-751-8030
Fax+1 520-751-0990
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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 InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1985
Albany Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 1993 - 2027
WA State Medical License 1991 - 2009
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
- 7 citationsInverted Papilloma of the Orbit and Nasolacrimal System.Jessie Wang, Joshua Ford, Bita Esmaeli, Paul D. Langer, Neda Esmaili
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2021-03-01 - 11 citationsFused eyelids in premature infants.Kathleen M. Duerksen, William E. Barlow, Orkan George Stasior
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1994-12-01 - 3 citationsSoda pop top ophthalmopathy.Kathleen M. Duerksen, Deanna W. Albert, Roger M. Saulson, Stephen C. Pflugfelder
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1988-12-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Society of Oculofacial Plastic SurgeryFellow
- Fellow
- Member
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