Expert Details
Oculoplastics and Neuro-ophthalmology
ID: 724750
California, USA
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1992 | Degree: Residency | Subject: Ophthalmology | Institution: Walter Reed Army Medical Center |
Year: 1988 | Degree: Internship | Subject: Surgery | Institution: Letterman Army Medical Center |
Year: 1987 | Degree: MD | Subject: Ophthalmology | Institution: George Washington University |
Year: 1983 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biology | Institution: University of California, San Diego |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2007 to 2007 | Employer: Stanford University School of Medicine | Title: Associate Clinical Professor | Department: Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2004 to 2007 | Employer: UC San Francisco School of Medicine | Title: Associate Clinical Professor | Department: Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1999 to 2004 | Employer: Drexel University College of Medicine | Title: Assistant Professor | Department: Surgery |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1995 to 1998 | Employer: Walter Reed Army Medical Center | Title: Director, Surgical Neuro-Ophthalmology, Orbital Disease and Plastic Reconstruction | Department: Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1993 to 1998 | Employer: Assistant Clinical Professor | Title: Uniformed University of the Health Sciences | Department: Department of Surgery |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1999 to 2004 | Employer: Allegheny General Hospital | Title: Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Orbital Disease and Plastic Reconstruction / Fellowship Director | Department: Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology; Fellow, North-American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society; Member, AMA; Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Member, International Orbital Society; Member, California Academy of Ophthalmology; Founder and Member, Bay Area Neuro-ophthalmology Society; Founder and Member, Surgeons in Neuro-ophthalmology; Member, Women in Ophthalmology; Member, Biomedical Engineering Society; Member, California Medical Society. |
Licenses / Certifications |
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California State Medical License; American Board of Ophthalmology; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners. |
Professional Appointments |
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1998-present American Board of Ophthalmology; Oral Board Examiner 2000-2004 North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society (NANOS); Fellow 2000-2004 NANOS; Member, Scientific committee 2001-2003 Pittsburgh Pirates; Team Ophthalmologist 2003-2004 Pennsylvania Medical Society (PMS); Alternate Delegate 2003-2004 PMS; Member, Commission on Communications and Technology 2003-present NANOS; Member, AAO Symposium and Subspecialty Day committee 2003-present AAO, Curriculum committee/ 2003-present AAO, Neuro-ophthalmology/Orbit Knowledge Based Panel to guide the Curriculum development for Board recertification examination 2004-present NANOS; Member, CME committee 2005-present NANOS; Member, Research committee 2005-present California Ophthalmology Society; Member, Legislative Affairs committee 2006-present NANOS; Member, Fellowship/Credentials committee 2006-present AAO Prop Development for Neuro-ophthalmology/Orbital Disease Subsection of the Oral Board Examination 2006-present AAO International Faculty Registry 2006-present AAO Leadership Development Program 2007 CAO Legislative Affairs, Vice Chairman 2007 Editorial Board, Neuro-Sciences Section; Ophthalmology Surgery News 2003-2004 Associate Editor, The Bulletin (Allegheny County Medical Society’s monthly journal to members) 1995- present Ad hoc reviewer for Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, Journal of Neuro-ophthalmology and Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Archives of Neurology 2007 Editorial Board, Ocular Surgery News |
Awards / Recognition |
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1983 National Service Ribbon, George Washington University (GWU); 1987 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society, GWU; 1988 Superior Unit Award, Letterman Army Medical Center; 1989 Army Commendation Medal, McDonald Army Medical; Center 1991 National Defense Service Medal, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC); 1992 Best Resident’s Paper, WRAMC Biennial Meeting; 1993 Best Fellow’s Paper, North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society; 1993 Superior Unit Award, WRAMC; 1998 Meritorious Service Medal, WRAMC; 2000 Who’s Who in Medicine, Who’s Who in American Women; 2002 Merrill Reeh Pathology Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastics and Reconstruction Surgeons (ASOPRS); 2003 Elected to International Orbital Society; 2003 American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award; 2005 Star Award of Excellence, UCSF; 2005 America’s Top Doctors for Cancer, Castle Connolly Medical LTD; 2006 Star Award of Excellence, UCSF; 2006 AAO Leadership Development Program. |
Medical / Professional |
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1987-1988 Letterman Army Medical Center Intern Surgery; 1989-1992 Walter Reed Army Medical Center Resident Ophthalmology; 1992-1993 Walter Reed Army Medical Center Fellow Neuro-ophthalmology; 1994-1995 Allegheny General Hospital Fellow Neuro-Orbit/Plastic Reconstruction. |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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She has published 28 peer-reviewed publications, 14 invited reviews, co-authored 30 book chapters, and co-authored a book on orbital disease. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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She is experienced in giving depositions on behalf of plaintiffs in malpractice suits. |
Training / Seminars |
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She is co-director of the Annual Bay-Area Ophthalmology Course at Stanford University School of Medicine. |