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Dr. Alan Carlson, MD
Cornea & Refractive Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Alan Carlson, MD
Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.
Dr. Alan Carlson, MD

Dr. Alan Carlson, MD

Cornea & Refractive Surgery* Age 70
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.
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About Dr. Alan Carlson, MD

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 44 years experience. Dr. Carlson currently practices at Duke Eye Center and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Dr. Carlson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Carlson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratoconus
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Keratoconus
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
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Keratitis
Visual Field Defects
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Eyelid Disorders
Macular Hole
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dislocation of Lens
Cataract
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Drusen
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Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Eye Pain
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Alan Carlson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Duke Eye Center
    2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
    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 Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
  3. 3 Duke University Hospital
    2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Anterior Segment Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Dr. Alan Carlson, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Baylor Medical Center
    1986
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Alan Carlson, MD Practices

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

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