Anna Kesler
Experienced in Ptosis

Dr. Anna Kesler

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
PAMF - Ophthalmology
2025 Soquel Dr, 
Santa Cruz, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Ptosis
CommonSpirit Health
PAMF - Ophthalmology
2025 Soquel Dr, 
Santa Cruz, CA 
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Overview

Anna Kesler is an Ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kesler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Uveitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kesler is currently accepting new patients.

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

Graduate Institution
University Of California At Irvine School Of Medicine
Residency
Tulane University School of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University of California at Irvine School of Med
Hospital Affiliations
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

PAMF - Ophthalmology
2025 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Call: 831-458-5640

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

Comparison of Cost-Utility, Visual Acuity, and Humanistic Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Performed in the United States Versus International Outreach Campaigns.
Comparison of Cost-Utility, Visual Acuity, and Humanistic Outcomes of Cataract Surgery Performed in the United States Versus International Outreach Campaigns.
Journal: Journal of clinical medicine
Published: March 14, 2025
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