Expert Details
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ocular Pharmacology.
ID: 726694
Illinois, USA
Expert is currently one of the principle investigators in the Phase 2 clinical trials of intravitreal bevacizumab (AvastinTM) injections versus conventional laser surgery for vision-threatening retinopathy of prematurity. He is also the principle investigator of a Phase 3 clinical study for the treatment of viral conjunctivitis.
Expert has served on the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Ophthalmology for over 10 years, as well as serving as Chair of the Section on Ophthalmology.
Expert has given over 500 presentations at various meetings. Some of the topics of his presentations include: Orbital Foreign Body in a 7 Year Old missed due to Concurrent Arachnoid Cyst, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Ocular Manifestations of Marfan's Syndrome, Direct Ophthalmoscopy for the Pediatrician, Efficacy and Safety of 0.5% Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis, New Advances in Ophthalmic Fluoroquinolones, Treatment of the Red Eye, Differential Diagnosis and Management of the Red Eye, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. He taught for the American Academy of Pediatric's National Conference and Exhibition for 30 years, retiring from this position in 2017. This workshop continues to be the longest running workshop in AAP NCE history, Direct Ophthalmoscopy for the Pediatrician.
Expert has been an expert witness in numerous legal proceedings representing both the plaintiff and the defense in medical malpractice cases. He has been an expert witness for the prosecution in numerous criminal cases involving non-accidental trauma/abusive head trauma (Shaken Baby).
Expert has experience working as a consultant for Alcon Laboratories, Inc., NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, RPS, Inc, as well as Santen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1988 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Pediatric Ophthalmology | Institution: Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital |
| Year: 1987 | Degree: Residency | Subject: Ophthalmology | Institution: Yale University School of Medicine, Dept. of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: Internship | Subject: Internal Medicine | Institution: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Dept. of Internal Medicine |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: M.D. | Subject: Medicine | Institution: University of Louisville School of Medicine |
| Year: 1979 | Degree: M.S. | Subject: Anatomy | Institution: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Dept. of Anatomy |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Department: Pediatric Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Is the full-time pediatric ophthalmologist at an Employer. His practice includes all areas of pediatric ophthalmology as well as adult strabismus. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Medical Director or Pediatric Ophthalmology | Department: Pediatric Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:Is the Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology for Children's Hospital as well as the OSF St. Francis Medical Center |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 2005 | Employer: Louisville Childrens Eye Specialists, PSC | Title: Pediatric Ophthalmologist In Chief | Department: |
Responsibilities:Was the full-time pediatric ophthalmologist, as well as ophthalmologist-in-chief. His practice included all areas of pediatric ophthalmology as well as adult strabismus. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is associated with the following prestigious societies: the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Surgeons, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Medical Association, Illinois State Medical Society, Peoria Medical Society, Illinois Pediatric Society, International Academy of Sports Vision, SEE, International and the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. He is currently a Director-at-Large of the International Joint Council on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJAHPO), as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the JCAHPO Foundation for over 10 years, and serving as Vice President of the Board for 6 years. |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Expert has licensees to practice in Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts. He is also board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has several academic appointments including Instructor and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and is currently the Associate Clinical Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics for the University of Illinois, College of Medicine. He has held several professional office appointments including: a member of the Board of Directors of the Louisville Zoological Society, Chairman and Chair of the Nominations and Membership Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Chair-elected of the Section on Ophthalmology of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Councilor on the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Program Chair of the Peoria Medical Society, and is currently the Vice-President of the Ophthalmology Foundation Board. He is also an active member of various committees in his affliated hospitals, universities and associations, holding several office appointments for each committee. He has also held several editorial appointments such as Editor of the Allergan International Pharmacology News, a member of the Editorial Board for Ophthalmology Management, and reviewer of several journals including Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology, and Journal of the American Association For Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert's work has earned him several prestigious awards including the Physician's Recognition Award by the American Medical Association for the past 20 years, "An Apple From The Teachers Award" and the "Golden Apple Award" for outstanding service by a lay person to the students of the Jefferson County Public Schools, the Lifelong Education of the Ophthalmologist by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and most recently the Honor Award by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. He has several honorary memberships and recognition including Pan American Association of Ophthalmologists, Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Men of Achievement, Two Thousand Notable American Men, Who's Who Among Executive and Professionals, Who’s Who in America, and most recently Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare. |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Expert did his internship in internal medicine at the University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals and his fellowship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. He finished his fellowship in Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital in Boston. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has over 18 peer review publications, 6 professional non-peer review publications and 6 other publications including audio tapes and abstracts in the field of ophthalmology. He has authored 2 chapters in textbooks of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Has been an expert witness for both the prosecution and the defense in numerous cases of Abusive Head Trauma/Non-Accidental Trauma/Shaken Baby. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has given over 500 presentations at various meetings and seminars regarding ophthalmology. |