Dr. Rachel Tesser

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 960-2720
Accepts Medicare

Location

112 Perkins Dr Ste. 400
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Areas of Expertise

Diabetic Eye Disease
Macular Degeneration
Dry Eye
Contact Lens Fitting
Pediatric Eye Conditions
Routine Eye Exams
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About Me

Dr. Rachel Tesser is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She completed advanced fellowships in adult anterior segment disease and pediatric eye disease, and practices comprehensive ophthalmology, providing diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of eye conditions as well as routine eye care for patients who wear glasses or contact lenses.

In 2009, Dr. Tesser founded Triangle Ophthalmology, a practice focused on delivering accessible and personalized eye care. She emphasizes the importance of continuity of care and strives to build long-term relationships with her patients.

Dr. Tesser completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, medical training and internship at the Medical College of Georgia, residency in ophthalmology at the University of Wisconsin, and additional fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of Wisconsin and pediatric ophthalmology at Duke Eye Center.

Training

  • Cornea and Refractive Surgery

    University of Wisconsin

    Fellowship
  • Duke Eye Center

    Pediatric Ophthalmology

    Duke University

    Fellowship
  • Medical College of Georgia

    Internship

    Medical College of Georgia

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    University of Wisconsin

    Residency

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Beta Kappa

    University of Georgia

  • Puryear Academic Scholarship

    Medical College of Georgia

  • Alpha Omega Alpha

    Medical College of Georgia

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC
License Numbers
2003-00294