Dr. Kerry E. Hunt is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, refractive procedures (LASIK/PRK), and glaucoma care. Based in Raleigh, NC, he brings decades of experience—including service as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon—and performs over 1,000 cataract surgeries annually using the latest technologies and premium intraocular lenses.
About Dr. Kerry Hunt
Dr. Kerry E. Hunt, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive experience in LASIK and refractive surgery, cataract treatment, and glaucoma management. He practices at Raleigh Eye Center, serving patients from across North Carolina, including Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities.
Dr. Hunt earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. His distinguished military medical career includes serving as a Flight Surgeon with the U.S. Marine Corps and as Staff Ophthalmologist at the National Naval Medical Center. He also served as Specialty Leader for Ophthalmology with the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, U.S. Navy.
Dr. Hunt is renowned for his expertise in small-incision cataract surgery, performing more than 1,000 procedures each year. He stays at the forefront of surgical innovation, offering laser-assisted cataract surgery using the Alcon Lensx femtosecond laser and premium lens implants, including multifocal and toric intraocular lenses.
He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Credentials
Education & Training
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1991-1994
Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1986-1987
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Medical School
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABMS®)
Certified in Ophthalmology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Certified in Ophthalmology
MI State Medical License
Active through 2008
CA State Medical License
Active through
VA State Medical License
Active through 2016
NC State Medical License
Active through 2025
Provider NPI:
1972598522
Awards & Recognition
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012
CMS Stage 1 EHR
AAO Fellow, 2011
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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Dr Hunt is amazing. I had refractive lens exchange surgery with Dr Hunt about a year ago. I am extremely pleased with the results.
The best ophthalmologist on the planet in my opinion .


