Position:
Department Chair Ophthalmology and Optometry at Mercy, CEO at Tauber Ophthalmic Research of America, Cornea and Refractive Surgeon/ Director of Ophthalmic Research at St Johns Clinic, Medical Director at Ocugenics LLC, Physician Volunteer at EyeCare America, Director Ophthalmic Research at St. John's Health System, Medical Advisory Board at Unite for Sight
Location:
Springfield, Missouri Area
Work:
Mercy
- Mercy Eye and Ear Center since Aug 2012
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Department Chair Ophthalmology and Optometry
Tauber Ophthalmic Research of America
since Mar 2011
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CEO
St Johns Clinic
since Sep 2006
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Cornea and Refractive Surgeon/ Director of Ophthalmic Research
Ocugenics LLC
since Jan 2006
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Medical Director
EyeCare America
since Jan 2005
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Physician Volunteer
St. John's Health System
since 2004
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Director Ophthalmic Research
Unite for Sight
since Jan 2001
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Medical Advisory Board
Yale University School of Medicine
1995 - 2005
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Director of Cornea and Refractive Surgery -Assistant Professor
Education:
Tulane University School of Medicine 1984 - 1988
Doctor of Medicine
Washington University in St. Louis 1979 - 1983
BA, Biology
Skills:
Ophthalmology, Surgery, Clinical Research, Cataract Surgery, Clinical Trials, Glaucoma, LASIK, Cornea, Refractive Surgery, Cataract, Dry Eye, Diabetic Retinopathy, Board Certified, Contact Lenses, Physicians, Infectious Diseases, Research, Medical Education, Fundraising, Healthcare Management, PRK
Interests:
Ferraris, Formula 1 past and present and motor racing in general
The Blues
Movies
NY Mets NY Giants NY Rangers NY Knicks
New Ophthalmic technology
Developing ophthalmic care to the needy. I have been involved in the Unite for Sight organization and serve as their medical advisor. it has been a great privelege to wotk with this group. Please check out the website
Sailplaning
Sailing
Honor & Awards:
Kappa Sigma Leadership and Scholarship Award
George Kassenbaum Memorial Award Outstanding Service to Washington University
'Kappa Sigma Man of the Year
Edmundson Scholarship
James H. Allen Award Excellence in Ophthalmology
Summit Autonomous 1000 Plus
Course Director Award Excellence in LASIK 5 Years
Alcon Centurion Surgeon
Best Doctors in America