Expert Details

Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Cataract

ID: 726698 California, USA

Expert D. Expert is a clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Expert also serves as Director of Glaucoma Services at the East Bay Eye Center in San Ramon, California. Expert received his medical degree with honors from the University of California, San Diego then completed an internship in internal medicine at a Stanford affiliate hospital, before returning to UCSD for his residency in Ophthalmology, serving as chief resident in 1992-93. Expert continued his post-residency training and specialization at Baylor Medical Center, where he completed a clinical fellowship in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma with Dr. Ron Gross.

Expert is on the scientific review board for Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology and Archives of Ophthalmology. Expert has over 100 journal articles, abstracts, posters and book chapters to his credit and has participated in numerous FDA III and IV clinical trials. He has given over 500 invited presentations worldwide, including several addresses to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and has received the Lange Medical Research Award, several University teaching awards and letters of accommodation from many Eye Societies, including Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Expert has served numerous times f testimony in glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgical areas, and has been a paid consultant in pharmaceutical, medical device, and LASIK business ventures.

Expert is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Glaucoma Society.

Establishment and creation of LASIK Center in AsiaConsultation with start up Pharmaceutical regarding new novel glaucoma medication. Clinical data review, study design, and guidance.Consultation with nutraceutical company on novel new dry eye treatment, clinical data review and guidance.

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Education

Year	Degree	Subject	Institution
Year: 1994	Degree: Post-doctorate Clinical Fellowship	Subject: Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma	Institution: Baylor College of Medicine - Cullen Eye Center
Year: 1993	Degree: Residency	Subject: Ophthalmology	Institution: University of California, San Diego
Year: 1989	Degree: MD	Subject: Medicine	Institution: University of California, San Diego
Year: 1985	Degree: BA	Subject: Behavioral Biology	Institution: Pomona College

Work History

Years	Employer	Title	Department
Years: 1994 to Present	Employer: Undisclosed	Title: Medical and Surgical Director	Department: Glaucoma Services
Responsibilities: Director Glaucoma Services, medical and surgical director for multi-physician, multi-specialty Ophthalmology practice.
Years	Employer	Title	Department
Years: 1995 to Present	Employer: Undisclosed	Title: Assissant Clinical Professor	Department: Ophthalmology
Responsibilities: Available upon request.

International Experience

Years	Country / Region	Summary
Years: 2002 to 2006	Country / Region: Hong Kong	Summary: Was the medical director in charge of establishing and creating a top-tier LASIK Centre in Central Hong Kong. Duties involved clinical design, purchasing, staff training, surgical training, medical and surgical protocols, quality control and administrative.
Years: 2003 to Present	Country / Region: Southeast Asia	Summary: Has been a consultant, lecturer, and teacher for Ophthamology programs in Taiwan, Singapore, Malayasia, Thailand, Philipines, and Hong Kong.
Years: 2002 to Present	Country / Region: Austrailia	Summary: Has studied in Australia and returned on numerous occasions as a guest lecturer/instructor.
Years: 1991 to 1993	Country / Region: Mexico	Summary: Is a past clinical/surgical coordinator for the Flying Samaritans Clinic in Tecate, Mexico

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
American Academy of Ophthalmology American Glaucoma Society West Coast Glaucoma Society Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons California Ophthalmology Association Contra Costa/Alameda Medical Association East Bay Ophthalmologic Society

Licenses / Certifications
Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomate National Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology; Director Glaucoma Services, East Bay Eye Centers; Medical/Surgical Director, Refractive Surgery Center; Advisory Panel, University of California, Berkeley Clinical Research Center; Director/Chairman, Pacific Ocular Disease Symposium; International Speakers Bureau, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Ista Pharmaceuticals; National Speakers Bureau, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Humphrey Instruments; Assistant Clinical Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Center; Assistant Surgical Director, Flying Samaritans Eye Clinic; Lecturer, Meiji College of Oriental Medicine; JCAHPO Skills Test Examiner, Cullen Eye Center

Professional Appointments

Assistant Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology; Director Glaucoma Services, East Bay Eye Centers; Medical/Surgical Director, Refractive Surgery Center;
Advisory Panel, University of California, Berkeley Clinical Research Center; Director/Chairman, Pacific Ocular Disease Symposium; International Speakers Bureau, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Alcon Pharmaceuticals, Ista Pharmaceuticals; National Speakers Bureau, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Humphrey Instruments; Assistant Clinical Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Cullen Eye Center; Assistant Surgical Director, Flying Samaritans Eye Clinic; Lecturer, Meiji College of Oriental Medicine; JCAHPO Skills Test Examiner, Cullen Eye Center

Awards / Recognition
Telly Award Winner for Best Health-Related Television Programming; Editorial Science Review Board, Ophthalmology; Gift of Appreciation, Turkish Ophthalmology Society; Moderator, Ocular Symposium, San Francisco; Gift of Appreciation, Hong Kong Ophthalmology Society, Hong Kong, Taiwanese Ophthalmologic Society, Taiwan; Maintenance of Certificate, American Board of Ophthalmology; Diplomate National Board of Ophthalmology; Gift of Appreciation, Royal College of Ophthalmic Surgeons, Thailand; Certificate of Appreciation, Singapore Society of Ophthalmology; Dean’s Teaching Recognition, University of California; National Faculty, Clinical Signs of Glaucom; National Faculty, Three Targets for Glaucoma Therapy; Certificate of Recognition, National College of Naturopathic Medicine; National Faculty, Neuroprotection: Bringing Clinical Science to Practice; Moderator Ocular Symposium; National Faculty, Glaucoma; Outstanding Service Award East Bay Ophthalmologic Society; Annenberg Center for Health Sciences Distinguished Speaker Award; President East Bay Ophthalmologic Society; Certificate of Appreciation, Minneapolis Ophthalmology Society; Vice President East Bay Ophthalmologic Society; Dean's Teaching Recognition, University of California, Berkeley; Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology; Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology; Chief Resident Department of Ophthalmology; Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners; Subintern Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London England; Academic Honors Internal Medicine, Academic Honors Neurology, Lange Medical Publications Award, Cum Laude, Pomona College, Pomona College Dean’s List; Pomona College Scholar for Academic Excellence; Pomona College Honors at Entrance; Bank of America Achievement Award in Science and Mathematics

Awards / Recognition

Telly Award Winner for Best Health-Related Television Programming; Editorial Science Review Board, Ophthalmology; Gift of Appreciation, Turkish Ophthalmology Society; Moderator, Ocular Symposium, San Francisco; Gift of Appreciation, Hong Kong Ophthalmology Society, Hong Kong, Taiwanese Ophthalmologic Society, Taiwan; Maintenance of Certificate, American Board of Ophthalmology; Diplomate National Board of Ophthalmology; Gift of Appreciation, Royal College of Ophthalmic Surgeons, Thailand; Certificate of Appreciation, Singapore Society of Ophthalmology; Dean’s Teaching Recognition, University of California; National Faculty, Clinical Signs of Glaucom; National Faculty, Three Targets for Glaucoma Therapy; Certificate of Recognition, National College of Naturopathic Medicine; National Faculty, Neuroprotection: Bringing Clinical Science to Practice; Moderator Ocular Symposium; National Faculty, Glaucoma; Outstanding Service Award East Bay Ophthalmologic Society; Annenberg Center for Health Sciences Distinguished Speaker Award; President East Bay Ophthalmologic Society; Certificate of Appreciation, Minneapolis Ophthalmology Society; Vice President East Bay Ophthalmologic Society; Dean's Teaching Recognition, University of California, Berkeley; Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology; Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology; Chief Resident Department of Ophthalmology; Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners; Subintern Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London England; Academic Honors Internal Medicine, Academic Honors Neurology, Lange Medical Publications Award, Cum Laude, Pomona College, Pomona College Dean’s List; Pomona College Scholar for Academic Excellence; Pomona College Honors at Entrance; Bank of America Achievement Award in Science and Mathematics

Medical / Professional
Post-graduate Internship: Kaiser Permanente Medical Center; Stanford Medical Center Affiliate Hospital in Medicine

Publications and Patents Summary
He has 27 publications and scientific abstracts; authored 2 textbook chapters; participated in 19 FDA Phase III and IV Clinical Trials; and 14 scientific poster presentations

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Multiple depositions, chart reviews and testimony f opinion on matters of glaucoma, cataract, LASIK and general Ophthlomolgy. Expert testimony for defense and for plaintiff in multiple cases.

Training / Seminars
Created the Glaucoma teaching module for the California State Optometric TPA training. Established the UCB School of Optometry third year course in Glaucoma. Lecturer at the American Association of Ophthalmology, America Association of Optometry and the America Optometric Association Meeting. Numerous national and regional meetings.

Marketing Experience
Has been a paid speaker/consultant to the leading Ophthalmological Pharmaceutical Companies for 10 years, consultant for the leading Ophthalmologic Diagnositc Company and numerous start-ups in LASIK, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, and other related tech fields.

Other Relevant Experience
Has given over 500 national and international lectures on eye disease, appearing on local and regional television and national radio.

Language Skills

Language	Proficiency
Spanish	Studied Spanish for many years, and is conversant in the language.

Fields of Expertise