James L. Kesler

Background

Kesler, James L. was born on July 8, 1949 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Richard Kesler and Bonnie L. (Perrott) Treece.

Education

Bachelor of Science Biochemistry with distinction, University of Illinois, 1971; Doctor of Medicine, Washington University, 1975.

Career

Resident, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, 1975-1976; resident, Barnes Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis, 1976-1979; ophthalmologist, Coastal Carolina Eye Clinic, Wilmington, North Carolina, since 1979. Consultant in ophthalmology Duke U., since 1998.

Achievements

• James L. Kesler has been listed as a noteworthy Ophthalmologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American College of Surgeons (board directors North Carolina chapter since 1997), American Academy Ophthalmology (councillor since 1996). Member American Medical Association, North Carolina Medical Society, North Carolina Society Ophthalmology (president 1988), New Hanover-Pender County Medical Society (president 1991), National Parliamentarian Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: biking, tennis, baseball, basketball, reading.

Connections

Married Jana L. Blake, August 29, 1970. Children: Jason, Jessica.

Father:

Richard Kesler Treece

Mother:

Bonnie L. (Perrott) Treece

Spouse:

Jana L. Blake

child:

Jessica Kesler

child:

Jason Kesler