Dr. Sebastian Heersink

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Dothan, AL
(334) 793-2211
Accepts Medicare

Location

2800 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36301
Closed · Opens 7:00 AM TueCDT

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Surgery (including Complex Cases)
Laser Refractive Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Conditions
Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Meet Dr. Sebastian Heersink

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About Me

Dr. Sebastian Heersink is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and laser refractive surgery as well as cornea conditions. A native of Dothan, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was inducted into the National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society and won the Padmakar P. Lele award for his senior thesis.

He then received his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He furthered his training as a research fellow at the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, and completed his ophthalmology residency at the renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. Heersink is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. His clinical focus includes the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of cataracts, including complex cases, as well as refractive surgery and comprehensive eye care. He is dedicated to providing advanced, patient-centered care using the latest technology and techniques.

Training

  • National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health

    Research

    National Institutes of Health

    Fellowship
  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Ophthalmology Residency

    Thomas Jefferson University

    Residency
  • Georgetown University

    Medical Doctor

    Georgetown University

    Medical School
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Mechanical Engineering

    MIT

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Padmakar P. Lele award for senior thesis

    MIT

  • Inducted into Pi Tau Sigma (National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)

    MIT

  • Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (National Medical Honor Society)

    Georgetown University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
AL, VA
License Numbers
MD.30827, 0116019362