Michael S. Quist
Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Michael S. Quist

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
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8 Years of Experience

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
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Overview

I specialize in the medical and surgical management of cataracts and glaucoma. In my clinic, we utilize the latest imaging techniques to detect glaucoma and track any possible progression so we can treat the disease before it adversely affects quality of life. My goal is to provide individualized care, tailoring my approach to each patient, to treat their eye disease effectively. This partnership involves taking time to educate patients on the anatomy and pathology involved with their visual symptoms, and then making decisions together about potential treatment options based on the best available research and evidence. As glaucoma is a chronic disease, I value building long-lasting relationships with my patients. I also enjoy educating trainees at the Duke Eye Center. Outside work, I enjoy time with family, traveling, and playing tennis. I’m honored to have the opportunity to help people with their eye diseases. I look forward to meeting you.

Dr. Quist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Trabeculectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Duke University, 2017
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Glaucoma, Duke University Eye Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Eye Center of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Quist has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Glaucoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


7 Total Publications

The Duke Baerveldt 350 Versus Ahmed ClearPath 350 Study (DBACS): A Randomized Control Trial In Adults With Medically Refractory Glaucoma.
The Duke Baerveldt 350 Versus Ahmed ClearPath 350 Study (DBACS): A Randomized Control Trial In Adults With Medically Refractory Glaucoma.
Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)
Published: May 16, 2025
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