Ralph B Hester III MD

Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Retinal Disease

Physician

44139 Monterey AveSte APalm Desert, CA 92260
Phone+1 760-469-5195
Fax+1 760-779-0801

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Education & Training

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1994
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1990 - 1991
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 1990

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2026 - 2028
OK State Medical License 1991 - 2026
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Acetazolamide in the treatment of abnormal oculovestibular response.
Ralph B. Hester, Bradley K. Farris
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1991-02-01