Dr. Farid Khan

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Hendersonville, NC

Dr. Farid M. Khan is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats the full range of medical and surgical retina conditions. He cares for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, and has a special interest in improving techniques for macular hole repair and complex retinal surgery. His approach blends precise imaging, thoughtful counseling, and coordinated follow-up to protect and restore vision. Dr. Khan earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, completed internship and ophthalmology residency at Tulane University, and pursued fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Before joining Carolina Ophthalmology, he served veterans as a retina specialist at the Omaha VA Medical Center.

Dr. Kurt Scavelli

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Dr. Kurt T. Scavelli is a retina specialist at North Carolina Retina Associates, caring for patients with medical and surgical conditions of the retina, macula, and vitreous. He believes in compassionate, state-of-the-art treatment and takes time to explain each diagnosis and plan so patients can actively participate in their care. Dr. Scavelli treats age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and retinal detachments, and also performs secondary intraocular lens implantation when appropriate. Raised in New Jersey, Dr. Scavelli graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University and earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. He completed ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University, where he received honors for excellence in patient care and research. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. Outside the clinic, he enjoys golf, tennis, hiking, and exploring Raleigh.

Dr. Oleg Alekseev

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Durham, NC

Dr. Oleg Alekseev is a retinal specialist with a clinical focus on inherited retinal degenerations such as retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and macular dystrophies. He offers advanced diagnostics—including electrophysiology testing and specialized imaging—and coordinates genetic testing when appropriate. His goal is to provide clear, compassionate guidance on current treatments and clinical trial options while helping patients plan for day-to-day visual needs. In addition to patient care, Dr. Alekseev is active in translational research aimed at preserving photoreceptor function. He brings a careful, data-driven approach to each visit and makes time to answer questions so patients leave with a plan that feels understandable and achievable.