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Dr. Alan Carlson, MD

Cornea & Refractive Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Alan Carlson, MD
3.6 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Alan Carlson, MD

Cornea & Refractive Surgery* Age 68
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Carlson graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Baylor Medical Center.Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC and has 42 years experience. Dr. Carlson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Dr. Carlson has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carlson received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Carlson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carlson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Keratoconus
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Cataract
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Corneal Ulcer
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Pain
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wrong Power Intraocular Lens
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
LASIK
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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Optima Health
  • MedCost
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Aetna
  • HealthSmart
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Humana
  • Gateway Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • American Republic
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)

Locations

  1. 1 Duke Eye Center
    2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 681-3937
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Duke Integrative Medicine-Pdc
    3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 681-8555
  3. 3 Duke Eye Center
    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 620-4467
  4. 4 Office
    2100 Duke Medical Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 620-4467

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3.6
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Aug 29, 2020
dr, Carlson did corneal transsplants in both eyes could not be happier with the outcome. i would highly and with compelte confindence refer friends and family to him
Robert Allen Flowers Radcliff Kentucky — Aug 29, 2020
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Specialties*
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Carlson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC