DR. JOSEPH FRANK GRAVLEE, M.D.
Medical Practice at Section St, Fairhope, AL
License number
Alabama 10302
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Address
411 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
Phone
(251) 990-3937
(251) 990-9990 (Fax)
(251) 990-9990 (Fax)
Professional information
Dr. Joseph F Gravlee, Fairhope AL - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Ophthalmology
Address:
Bay Eyes Cataract/Laser Center
411 N Section St, Fairhope 36532
(251) 990-3937 (Phone)
Bay Eyes Cataract/Laser Ctr
1624 N Mckenzie St, Foley 36535
(251) 943-3937 (Phone)
411 N Section St, Fairhope 36532
(251) 990-3937 (Phone)
Bay Eyes Cataract/Laser Ctr
1624 N Mckenzie St, Foley 36535
(251) 943-3937 (Phone)
Certifications:
Ophthalmology, 1990
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Bay Eyes Cataract/Laser Center
411 N Section St, Fairhope 36532
Bay Eyes Cataract/Laser Ctr
1624 N Mckenzie St, Foley 36535
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
1613 North Mckenzie St, Foley 36535
Thomas Hospital
750 Morphy Ave, Fairhope 36532
411 N Section St, Fairhope 36532
Bay Eyes Cataract/Laser Ctr
1624 N Mckenzie St, Foley 36535
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
1613 North Mckenzie St, Foley 36535
Thomas Hospital
750 Morphy Ave, Fairhope 36532
Education:
Medical School
Tufts University
Graduated: 1981
Bapt Med Ctr
Eye Fdn Hosp-U Ala
Tufts University
Graduated: 1981
Bapt Med Ctr
Eye Fdn Hosp-U Ala
Phacoemulsification Needle
US Patent:
5788679, Aug 4, 1998
Filed:
Jun 26, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/670595
Inventors:
Joseph F. Gravlee - Fairhope AL
International Classification:
A61M 532
US Classification:
604272
Abstract:
A phacoemulsification needle tip of the present invention has a continuous cutting edge formed at an inner surface of a cylindrical needle shaft. The cutting edge is formed by cutting the needle shaft at an angle and beveling the exterior surface of at least the forward portion of the needle. The beveling of the exterior surface of the needle tip moves the cutting edge from an exterior diameter of the needle to an interior diameter of the needle. The needle tip having the shape of the present invention has improved cutting ability, accuracy, and threading ability which are important for phacoemulsification procedures. The needle tip is also less likely to puncture sensitive membranes of the eye during surgery. The needle tip may also include an internal beveled surface at a trailing portion of the cutting edge.
Hypodermic Needle
US Patent:
5733266, Mar 31, 1998
Filed:
Jul 26, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/686949
Inventors:
Joseph F. Gravlee - Fairhope AL
International Classification:
A61M 532
US Classification:
604272
Abstract:
A hypodermic needle according to the present invention includes a hollow shaft having a substantially cylindrical inner surface and a substantially cylindrical outer surface. The needle includes a beveled surface extending between and connecting the inner surface and the outer surface of the needle tip. A cutting edge of the needle is formed between the beveled surface and the internal surface of the needle. The hypodermic needle avoids trauma, tearing, and other unnecessary tissue damage during penetration of tissue and during threading of the probe through blood vessels, tunnel incisions or cavities. An alternative embodiment of the hypodermic needle has a cutting edge which includes a rounded or blunted section at a trailing portion of the cutting edge.