Dr. Terry Kim, Professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center, received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency in ophthalmology at Emory Eye Center. 

He continued with his fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital.  He was then recruited to Duke University Eye Center, where he practices cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery and serves as principal and co-investigator on a number of research grants from the National Institutes of Health.  Dr. Kim has been the recipient of the Achievement Award and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).  His clinical and research work has earned him honors and grants from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), National Institutes of Health, Fight for Sight/Research to Prevent Blindness, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, Alcon Laboratories, and Allergan.  Dr. Kim is also continually listed in Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors in North Carolina, and America’s Top Ophthalmologists. Dr. Kim serves on the Governing Board for ASCRS as Chair of the Cornea Clinical Committee, on the Annual Program Committee for AAO, and on the Board of Directors for the Cornea Society.