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Leon Herndon, MD, Ophthalmology, Durham, NC

LeonHerndonMD

Ophthalmology Durham, NC

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

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

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Long-Term Ambient Black Carbon Exposure and Oxidative Stress Allelic Variants with Intraocular Pressure in Older Men  
    Janey L Wiggs, Leon W Herndon, Pantel Vokonas, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • 10 Qualities of Successful Ophthalmology Mentors
    10 Qualities of Successful Ophthalmology MentorsNovember 1st, 2024
  • Holes in the Screen
    Holes in the ScreenMarch 6th, 2023
  • MIGS: Will Reimbursement Changes Stymie Innovation?
    MIGS: Will Reimbursement Changes Stymie Innovation?October 7th, 2021
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