Dr. Nicola Maria (née Selig) Kim joined the Duke Eye Center as an associate professor of ophthalmology in September of 2015. Kim specializes in routine and complex cataract surgery. She has a talent for providing personalized results for cataract patients that take into account other eye diseases or lifestyle limitations.
Kim’s passion for clinical volunteer work, which has led her to both India and Romania, has given her a unique perspective on the enormous impact that basic vision restoration can have on both the individual and the greater community. She hopes to continue to volunteer her time to global health initiatives in the future.
Kim earned a major in theology, a minor in biology, and her Doctor of Medicine at Georgetown University. She completed an internship in general surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University. She returned to Dallas to complete her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and subsequently worked for two years in private practice.
For the past 13 years, Kim has worked as an Associate Professor at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Practice Director at the Jones Eye Institute. Her unique combination of experience and expertise make her an invaluable new addition to our team. “Joining Duke is a dream come true,” says Kim. “The Duke Eye Center is one of the premiere eye-care institutions in the world, and I feel privileged to be part of it.”