Department / Division:
Ophthalmology / Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Service

Address:
DUMC 3802
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone:
919-681-3937

Office Telephone:
919-684-6611

Fax Telephone:
919-681-6474

• MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (Illinois), 1991

• Internal Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center (Maryland), 1991-1992
• Ophthalmology, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (Maryland), 1992-1995

• Medical Retina, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (Maryland), 1995-1996
• Vitreoretinal Surgery, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (Maryland), 1996-1997

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Clinical Interests:
Complete medical and surgical evaluation and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases including retinal vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye trauma, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy

Research Interests:
Dr.Fekrat's research interests include options for retinal vein occlusion and neovascular age-related macular degeneration. She is currently site Principal Investigator for multiple national clinical trials for each of these diseases. Dr.Fekrat is investigating new treatment options for these entities that are on the forefront of medical care.