Melissa B. Daluvoy, MD
Corneal Specialist, Ophthalmologist
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About Me
I am a clinician dedicated to helping children and adults preserve and restore their vision. I perform a wide variety of procedures including cataract surgery, cornea transplants and Lasik surgery. I also see a large number of patients with ocular surface disease, ranging from dry eye to limbal stem cell disease. At Duke, we are able to offer new technologies and unique surgeries for these conditions. I truly love what I do and the relationships I build with my patients. When I am not busy at work, I am home spending time with my two children or trying to sneak in a long run.
- Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases 2021
- Chief, Corneal Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases 2025
- Director of Cornea Fellowship, Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases 2016
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Areas of Expertise
- Cataract Surgery
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- LASIK
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Cataract Surgery Premium Lenses
Ratings and Reviews
The ratings and reviews are based on patient responses to the overall provider rating question from the survey. The question reads: “Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?” Responses are converted to a 5-point rating system and applied consistently to all providers. Learn more about our survey process. Patients who see some types of providers receive a different version of the patient satisfaction survey. Those results are not available on DukeHealth.org.
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Clinical Focus and Research
My research interests include the treatment of complex ocular surface diseases such as dry eye, graft vs. host disease, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, and limbal stem disease. The cornea and the tear film that cover it are of utmost importance in having clear sharp vision it is my goal to find effective treatments that work for common dry eye problems as well as develop surgical options for complex cornea problems from disease or trauma. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to give someone their sight back or help someone enjoy life again because their eyes are more comfortable.
- Kim, T., M. B. Daluvoy, M. J. Kim, and N. Nallasamy. The Pocket Guide to Cornea, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003525752.
- Warner, David B., Bennie H. Jeng, Jiyu Kim, Mengling Liu, Andrea B. Troxel, Judith S. Hochman, Keith H. Baratz, et al. “Low-Dose Valacyclovir for Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Zoster Eye Disease Study: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” JAMA Ophthalmol 143, no. 4 (April 1, 2025): 277–85. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.6113.
- Cohen, Elisabeth J., Andrea B. Troxel, Mengling Liu, Judith S. Hochman, Keith H. Baratz, Shahzad I. Mian, Mazen Y. Choulakian, et al. “Low-Dose Valacyclovir in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: The Zoster Eye Disease Randomized Clinical Trial.” JAMA Ophthalmol 143, no. 4 (April 1, 2025): 269–76. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.6114.
- Ruiz-Lozano, Raul E., Maria F. Colorado-Zavala, Eugenia M. Ramos-Dávila, Manuel E. Quiroga-Garza, Nadim S. Azar, Hazem M. Mousa, Julio C. Hernández-Camarena, et al. “Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: The Effect of Risk Factors at Presentation on Treatment Outcomes.” Ophthalmology 131, no. 9 (September 2024): 1064–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2024.02.028.
- Nariani, A., T. Kim, M. B. Daluvoy, and A. N. Carlson. “Evaluation of the Patient and Decision Making in Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty.” In Mastering Dalk: A Video Textbook on Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty, 27–36, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003525011-3.
- Sugar, A., M. Hussain, W. Chamberlain, R. Dana, D. P. Kelly, C. Ta, J. Irvine, et al. “A Randomized Trial of Topical Fibrinogen-Depleted Human Platelet Lysate Treatment of Dry Eye Secondary to Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease.” In Ophthalmology Science, Vol. 2, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xops.2022.100176.
- Nariani, Ashiyana, Dhivya Ashok Kumar, Amar Agarwal, Isaac Perry, Michael Tramber, Anthony N. Kuo, Melissa B. Daluvoy, Alan N. Carlson, and Terry Kim. “Eye Bank Graft Preparation for Pre-Descemet's Endothelial Keratoplasty.” In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, Vol. 57. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, 2016.
- Bhullar, Paramiit K., Neel D. Pasricha, Oscar M. Zevallos-Carrasco, Christian Viehland, Brenton Keller, Melissa B. Daluvoy, Pratap Challa, et al. “4D Microscope-Integrated OCT to Visualize Depth-Related Steps During Anterior Segment and External Eye Procedures.” In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, Vol. 57. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, 2016.
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Aetna/CVS Health
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Group Plans
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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Humana
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- MedCost
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- NC Medicaid Direct
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)**
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.
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