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Expert in Ophthalmology, Surgery
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Summary of Expertise:
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Within the specialty of ophthalmology, Expert subspecializes in oculoplastic and orbital surgery to which his practice is restricted. This consists of disease and surgery of the eyelids, boney eye socket, and tear ducts. He commonly does cosmetic surgery, reconstructive lid surgery after tumor removal, removal of tumors behind the eye (within the orbit), removal of the eye, and all varieties of tear duct surgery on both adults and children. Expert has co-authored a textbook on surgery of the orbit and edited the cosmetic surgery section in a major textbook on oculoplastic surgery.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Atlanta, Georgia;
Columbus, Georgia;
Athens, Georgia;
Macon, Georgia;
Roswell, Georgia;
Marietta, Georgia;
and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Degree |
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1983
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Fellowship
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Ocuoplastic and Orbital Surgery
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University of Miami Medical School
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1982
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Residency
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Ophthalmology
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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1979
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Internship
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Flexible
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William Beaumont Hospital
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1978
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MD
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Medicine
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Wayne State University Med School
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1974
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BS
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Zoology & Psychology
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University of Michigan
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1985 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Ophthalmology
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Director of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery; Professor of Ophthalmology
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He sees patients and performs surgery on disorders of the eyelids,orbit, and tear ducts.
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1983 to 1984
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Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of the: American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Medical Association of Georgia, Dekalb Medical Society, American Academy
of Ophthalmology, Georgia Society of Ophthalmology,
Atlanta Ophthalmological
Society, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery,
and the Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists.
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Licenses/Certifications
Expert is Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
He is licensed to practice medicine in Georgia and Michigan.
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Professional Appointments
He is the Kuse Professor of Ophthalmology at the Emory University School
of Medicine. He is Director of Ophthalmic Plastic and Orbital Surgery at the Emory Clinic. He is Reviewer for "Ophthalmology", the
official journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He was Chief of Ophthalmology at the Veteran's Administration
Medical Center, Decatur,
Georgia from 1986-1994.
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Awards/Recognition
He was chosen as Faculty of the Year, Emory residency program.
He received the Achievement Award from the American Academy of
Ophthalmology.
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Medical/Professional Internships
Please see Expert's Education section.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has published 40 articles, 16 textbook
chapters, and one instructive surgical video in the area of oculoplastic surgery.
He has co-edited two major textbooks.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
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- W.B. Saunders Company
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- American Journal of Ophthalmology
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- Archives of Ophthalmology
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1986 to 1994
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Veterans Administration
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Chief of Ophthalmology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Decatur, GA
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He was responsible for the running of the ophthalmology service at the VAMC affiliated with the Emory University School of Medicine.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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He is a consultant to Porex Medical, Inc. and has performed laboratory research for the development of new instrumentation used in the reconstruction of the anophthalmic socket.
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Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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He has given expert witness depositions in a variety of personal injury, malpractice,and
workman's compensation
claims.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
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Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
He has been the Director
of the Emory University
Department of Ophthalmology Post-Graduate Course since 1990. He was the Program Chairman of the Oculoplastic Section at the American Academy of Ophthalmolgy annual meeting in 1994.
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Other Skills and Services
He has given talks at over 100 local, national, and
international meetings on oculoplastic surgery.
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Education
