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Dr. Robert Kersten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Dr. Robert Kersten, MD
3.9 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Kersten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dr. Robert Kersten, MD
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Dr. Robert Kersten, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Salt Lake City, UT
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17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Kersten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT.

About

Dr. Kersten graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Robert Kersten, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, UT and has 17 years experience. Dr. Kersten currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics and Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kersten has experience treating conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Bell's Palsy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kersten received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Kersten's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Kersten is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Bell's Palsy
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Bell's Palsy
Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Pain
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Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryoadenectomy
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • National POS
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. of Utah Neuro-Ophthalmology
    65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic
    490 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94158
  3. 3 San Francisco VA Medical Center
    4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
  4. 4 UCSF Lipid Clinic
    400 Parnassus Ave Fl B1, San Francisco, CA 94143
  5. 5 Northmark Pharmacy
    1945 Cei Dr, Blue Ash, OH 45242

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3.9
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 17, 2018
Dr. Kersten has done surgery on my eyelids and treated me for dystonia for years. He is very professional, patient, and I have found him to be an overall excellent doctor.
Al Marchesi in El Dorado Hills, Ca. — Jan 17, 2018
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2007
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Kersten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kersten's profile.

Dr. Kersten frequently treats the following conditions: Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Bell's Palsy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Kersten, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics and Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Kersten, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

    50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

    1165 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA