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. Kendall Wannamaker

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Southern Pines, NC

Dr. Kendall W. Wannamaker Jr. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. He cares for patients with common and complex retinal conditions, combining evidence-based treatments with a calm, straightforward style that helps people understand their options and participate in decisions. Dr. Wannamaker trained in internal medicine and ophthalmology before completing a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship, experience that prepared him to manage urgent problems such as retinal detachment as well as long-term conditions like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. He enjoys collaborating with referring eye doctors and primary-care teams to coordinate care and protect vision over the long term. Originally from South Carolina, he sees patients across multiple Carolina Eye Associates locations, making advanced retinal care accessible to communities throughout the Sandhills and beyond. Outside the clinic and operating room, he’s an active contributor to professional meetings and publications and values time with family, travel, and the outdoors.

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.