Expert Details
Ophthalmology: Corneal, Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Corneal Diseases; LASIK; Eye Infections
ID: 726760
Michigan, USA
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
---|---|---|---|
Year: 2000 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Ophthalmolgoy - Corneal and Refractive surgery | Institution: University of Michigan |
Year: 1999 | Degree: Residency | Subject: Ophthalmolgoy | Institution: University of Michigan |
Year: 1996 | Degree: Internship | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Oakwood Hospital |
Year: 1995 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: University of Michigan |
Year: 1992 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biomedical Sciences | Institution: University of Michigan |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
---|---|---|---|
Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director of Corneal and Refractive surgery | Department: |
Responsibilities:Ophthalmolgoy practice in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery |
|||
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2006 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Medical education - medical student lectuers and training |
|||
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2000 to 2005 | Employer: University of Michigan | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Disease |
Responsibilities:Ophthalmolgoy practice in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery. Medical education - resident, fellow and medical student lectuers and training |
Government Experience
Years | Agency | Role | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Years: 1999 to 2005 | Agency: Veteran's Administration Hospitals | Role: Consultant | Description: Ophthalmic consultant for training of residents and medical students in clinic and surgery |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
---|
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ohio Ophthalmologoy Society |
Licenses / Certifications |
---|
Certified in Intralase and VISX lasers. Certification in conductive keratoplasty. |
Professional Appointments |
---|
Associate Medical Director, Michigan and Midwest Eye Banks |
Awards / Recognition |
---|
LeBerge Award - for ophthalmic research - 1994 - University of Michigan |
Publications and Patents Summary |
---|
Has 13 peer-reviewd publications, 5 book chapters and numerous presentations at local, state and national ophthalmic meetings |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
---|
Review of various ophthalmic medico-legal cases for plaintiffs, defendants and insurance companies |
Vendor Selection |
---|
Established laser refractive surgical center in Toledo, OH |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
---|---|
Spanish | Good proficiency in all areas |
Arabic | Limited proficiency in reading and writing |
Fields of Expertise
aniseikonia, astigmatic keratotomy, blindness, cataract, cataract surgery, cornea, corneal transplantation, crystalline lens, diopter, epikeratophakia, excimer laser, eye, eye care, eye drop solution, eye function, eye injury, eye safety, eyeglasses, fluorescein, fluorescein isothiocyanate, flying-spot scanner, flying-spot scanning, focus, infectious ocular disease, intraocular lens, intraocular lens implantation, keratotomy, laser, laser corneal surgery, laser in-situ keratomileusis, laser ophthalmology, ocular disease, ocular transplant, ophthalmology, penetrating keratoplasty, refractive eye surgery, subluxation, surgery, vision, visual wellness, descemet membrane, iridectomy, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, pediatric keratoplasty, vision loss prevention, blepharospasm, ophthalmic pharmaceutical product, eyewash solution, goggles, artificial pupil, aqueous humor, fovea centralis, vision defect, binocular vision, ocular accommodation, eye protective equipment, retina, radial keratotomy, contact lens