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Leon Herndon, MD, Ophthalmology, Durham, NC

Leon Herndon MD

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease


Professor, Ophthalmology, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • 2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705

  • Phone+1 919-620-4467

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Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Long-Term Ambient Black Carbon Exposure and Oxidative Stress Allelic Variants with Intraocular Pressure in Older Men  
    Janey L Wiggs, Leon W Herndon, Pantel Vokonas, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • New Peer-Reviewed Publications Highlight Effectiveness of OMNI® Surgical System with TruSync™ Technology in Reducing IOP and Medication Usage in Cataract Combination Procedures, Standalone Procedures, and in African Americans
    New Peer-Reviewed Publications Highlight Effectiveness of OMNI® Surgical System with TruSync™ Technology in Reducing IOP and Medication Usage in Cataract Combination Procedures, Standalone Procedures, and in African AmericansNovember 11th, 2025
  • 10 Qualities of Successful Ophthalmology Mentors
    10 Qualities of Successful Ophthalmology MentorsNovember 1st, 2024
  • Holes in the Screen
    Holes in the ScreenMarch 6th, 2023

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