Dr. Leon W. Herndon
Overview
I am a native North Carolinian, having grown up in Raleigh, NC. I went to UNC-Chapel Hill for my undergraduate degree in Biology and attended Medical School there as well. I remained at UNC to complete my residency in Ophthalmology. I then came to the school with a deeper shade of blue to complete my fellowship year in Glaucoma and joined the faculty at the Duke Eye Center in July of 1996. I knew I wanted to be an eye doctor in 9th grade when I received my first pair of glasses. I could see clearly now, and I decided to dedicate my life to helping others improve and/or maintain their vision. My approach with patients is to put them at ease, as often they are concerned about going blind. I give them an opportunity to share with me their concerns, then I make recommendations based on the best available literature and my personal experience.
Dr. Herndon is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Herndon 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.
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 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leon W. Herndon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leon W. Herndon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leon W. Herndon by calling their office at 919-997-3050. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leon W. Herndon a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leon W. Herndon is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Leon W. Herndon specialize in?
While Dr. Leon W. Herndon is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Leon W. Herndon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leon W. Herndon has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Leon W. Herndon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leon W. Herndon accept my insurance?
Dr. Leon W. Herndon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-997-3050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Herndon isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Herndon isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Herndon isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- TrabeculectomyDr. Herndon isDistinguished. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Advanced
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Herndon isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Herndon isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AniridiaDr. Herndon isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Herndon isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Herndon isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- HyphemaDr. Herndon isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Herndon isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.