Leon W. Herndon
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Leon W. Herndon

Ophthalmology
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 
Offers Telehealth
35 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
Expertise in
6
conditions
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 

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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Dr. Herndon is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 54 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

University Of North Carolina–Chapel Hill School Of Medicine|, 1991

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Glaucoma, Duke University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Alliant Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 18 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
Other Locations
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Duke Eye Center Arringdon
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.

Glaucoma

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 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

Find Dr. Herndon's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile