Experienced in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Dr. Denise L. Kerchner

Ophthalmology
UPMC
Elmwood Eye Center
250 Fame Avenue, Suite 110, 
Hanover, PA 
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Experienced in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
UPMC
Elmwood Eye Center
250 Fame Avenue, Suite 110, 
Hanover, PA 
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Overview

Denise L. Kerchner, MD, specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology. She is affiliated with UPMC Memorial. Dr. Kerchner completed her residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine.

Dr. Kerchner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Memorial
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Elmwood Eye Center
250 Fame Avenue, Suite 110, Hanover, PA 17331
Call: 717-633-7775
Other Locations
Elmwood Eye Center
1601 2nd Avenue, York, PA 17403
Call: 717-848-2520

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.


1 Total Publications

Association between systemic anticoagulation and rate of intraocular hemorrhage following intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy for age-related macular degeneration.
Association between systemic anticoagulation and rate of intraocular hemorrhage following intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy for age-related macular degeneration.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: May 01, 2013
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