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Fall 2011
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Robert C. Kersten, MD

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
 


Professional / Research Summary

Dr. Kersten is available for consultation in all areas of ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery, with particular emphasis on:

- orbital surgery, especially minimally invasive surgery, for removal of orbital tumors and decompressions for thyroid-associated eye disease

- Cosmetic facial surgery including blepharoplasty, eyelid lifts, forehead lifts, midface lifts, fillers for under-eye hollows and facial wrinkles and Botox injections

- Post-cancer reconstruction including Mohs surgery

Dr. Kersten completed medical school, ophthalmology residency and
fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery at the University of Iowa. He previously served on the faculty of the University of
Cincinnati. He has trained over 30 fellows and authored over 100 peer reviewed publications and 25 textbook chapters. He has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of theAmerican Society of Ophthalmic Plastic andReconstructive Surgery, the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the International Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

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