Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Corneal and External Disease Service Refractive Surgery Service

College

Duke University Bachelor of Science, Biology
Graduation Honors With Distinction

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fellowship

Duke Eye Center

Background

Terry Semchyshyn, MD, is a full-time faculty member of the Duke Eye Center and serves as assistant professor and director of the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Service at our Winston-Salem branch office. He is no stranger to North Carolina, having received his undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Duke University in Biology. He successfully completed his subspecialty fellowship training at the Duke Eye Center. Semchyshyn specializes in laser vision correction surgery, including LASIK, LASEK, and Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) procedures. He is skilled in the latest forms of cataract surgery, including procedures designed to reduce astigmatism and refractive error after surgery. He is actively involved with the entire Duke cornea faculty in advancing innovative corneal transplantation techniques. A lecturer as well, he speaks on all aspects of anterior segment surgery and has several publications including a recently authored textbook chapter on corneal transplantation.

Phone

888.642.0554