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Dr. James Kesler, OD

Optometry* Age 74
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Dr. James Kesler, OD

Optometry* Age 74
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. James Kesler, OD is an Optometrist in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. James Kesler, OD is an Optometrist in Wilmington, NC and has 49 years experience. They graduated from Wash U, School of Medicine|Washington University School of Med in 1975 and completed a residency at Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Barnes Jewish Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kesler received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kesler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kesler is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Corneal Diseases
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation

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Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Carolina Eye Clinic PA
    1120 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 763-7316
  2. 2 Wilmington Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA
    8068 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 782-2006

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Biography
  • Dr. James Kesler, OD is an optometrist in Wilmington, NC and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wash U, School of Medicine|Washington University School of Med in 1975. He specializes in Optometry.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Optometry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wash U, School of Medicine|Washington University School of Med
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia
    1976
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Barnes Jewish Hospital
    1979
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Kesler, OD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kesler's profile.

Dr. James Kesler, OD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Kesler, OD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC