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Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD

Accepting New Patients

(576 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: cornea transplant (keratoplasty), cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE), and more.

5601 Arringdon Park Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560

(919) 997-3050

Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD is a cornea specialist in Durham, NC specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC and PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2351 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705

Address:

3300 Executive Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609

Address:

5601 Arringdon Park Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560

Address:

930 Madison Avenue Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38103

Some issues Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

doctor visit	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	24
eye procedures	525
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	35
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	19
eye procedures	1760
laser treatment	19
transplant procedures	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	207
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	65
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	173
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	76
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	1293
laser treatment	15
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	9

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	57
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	54
diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	725
eye procedures	1025
lab tests	122
laser treatment	54
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Durham, NC were eye procedures, lab tests, diagnostic imaging and capsulotomy.

ablation	22
capsulotomy	26
diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	263
eye procedures	1271
lab tests	122
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22
laser treatment	26
transplant procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	57
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	134
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	23
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	3
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2012. She completed residency at University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2012)

Residency: University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Blue Advantage

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Duke Group Plans

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Duke Basic

Ambetter

Experience Health

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Healthy Blue

All Savers Fully Insured

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Duke Select

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 576 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kourtney Henderson Houser, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$7,814 STELLARIS $2,500	MIEBO $35	LOTEMAX SM $29	$5,249
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$6,839 TEARCARE(TM) (2.2) SYSTEM KIT $4,214	TEARCARE SYSTEM $2,625
AbbVie Inc.	$4,567 VUITY $2,804	LUMIGAN $575	$1,188
Dompe US, Inc.	$3,272 Oxervate $3,272
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$3,217 QUATERA 700 $2,925	Lumera 700 $72	ARTEVO 800 $28	$192
Other	$11,309 STELLARIS $1,437	Flarex $1,323	Omidria $980	AcrySof $930	Tecnis Symfony IOL $750	Other $5,890

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,742
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$10,450
Food and Beverage	$6,787
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,837
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,000
Other	$202

Biography

Dr. Kourtney Houser's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). She studied medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.