Experienced in Bell's Palsy

Dr. Robert C. Kersten

Ophthalmology
Intermountain Health
University Of Utah Hospital Services
50 North Medical Drive, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
48 Years of Experience
Experienced in Bell's Palsy
Intermountain Health
University Of Utah Hospital Services
50 North Medical Drive, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Overview

Robert Kersten is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Kersten has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bell's Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Ptosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kersten is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine, 1978
Residency
University of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Hospital Affiliations
Primary Children's Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Utah Hospital Services
50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Call: 801-581-6393
Other Locations
Moran Eye Center
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Call: 801-581-2352
University of Utah Redstone Health Center
1743 Redstone Center Drive, Suite 115, Park City, UT 84098
Call: 435-658-9200

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.

94 Total Publications

Re: "The Algorithmic Role of Critical Radiographic Features in the Treatment of Angioinvasive Fungal Sinusitis".
Re: "The Algorithmic Role of Critical Radiographic Features in the Treatment of Angioinvasive Fungal Sinusitis".
Journal: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Published: November 04, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Eyelid Drooping
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  • Blocked Tear Duct
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  • Entropion
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  • Blepharophimosis
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  • Chalazion
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  • Eyelid Bump
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  • Experienced
  • Bell's Palsy
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  • Blepharitis
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  • Blepharophimosis Syndrome
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  • Carbuncle
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  • Chemosis
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  • Cicatricial Pemphigoid
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