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Esen Karamursel Akpek

Stephen and Frances Foster Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Ophthalmology · 2025 - Present Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, Ophthalmology
Stephen and Frances Foster Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology · 2026 - Present Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, Ophthalmology
Division Chief of Ocular Immunology · 2025 - Present Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases, Ophthalmology

Previous Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology · 2025 - 2025 Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, Ophthalmology

Professional Training & Employment


Clinical Fellowship - Cornea and External Diseases · 1998 - 1999 Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
Clinical Fellowship - Ocular Immunology and Uveitis · 1996 - 1998 Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Research Fellow · 1995 - 1996 Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
Residency · 1992 - 1995 Ankara University Medical School (Turkey)