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Deborah (Kessler) Hudak, MD, Ophthalmology, Raleigh, NC, Duke University Hospital

DeborahKessler(Kessler)HudakMDMHA

Ophthalmology Raleigh, NC

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

President/All About Aesthetics

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Education & Training

  • St Louis University School of Medicine
    St Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
  • Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center
    Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1990
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1988
  • University of Cincinnati
    University of CincinnatiMasters, Biochemistry, Microbiology
  • University of Cincinnati
    University of CincinnatiM.A., Biochemistry, Microbiology
  • University of Cincinnati
    University of CincinnatiB.S., Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering
  • Mississippi University for Women
    Mississippi University for WomenNo Degree

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2012 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lean Six Sigma, Certified Green Belt 2013
  • Patients’ Choice Award 2008-2013
  • Patients’ Choice Award for Raleigh, NC 2008-2013
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Serologic Confirmation of Rochalimaea in Cat Scratch Disease  
    D. Kessler, M.D. and O. Cruz, M.D., Annals of Ophthalmology, 1/1/1995

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Photorefractive Keratectomy for the Correction of Astigmatism Following Penetrating Keratoplasty and Cataract Surgery
    NF Saedy, M.D., DF Kessler, M.D.,et al, 1994 ISRK Pre-American of Ophthalmology Conference and Cornea, 1/1/1995
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy for the Correction of Astigmatism Following Penetrating Keratoplasty and Cataract Surgery.
    NF Saedy, M.D., DF Kessler, M.D., RR Krueger, M.D.et al, Cornea, Fall; ISRK Pre-American of Ophthalmology Conference, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/1995
  • Early Graft Failure in Two Patients From the Same Thermal Burn Victim.
    WJ Faulkner, M.D., DF Kessler, M.D.

Press Mentions

  • Highly Respected Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Surgeon, Deborah Kessler Hudak, MD, MHA, Will Be Highlighted in the Leading Physicians of the World
    Highly Respected Ophthalmologist and Oculofacial Surgeon, Deborah Kessler Hudak, MD, MHA, Will Be Highlighted in the Leading Physicians of the WorldOctober 6th, 2016

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