Refractive Surgery Credentials
- Actively performing refractive surgery since entering practice in 1990
- Lecturer and Instructor for Multiple Refractive Surgery Seminars
- Ophthalmology Residency with training in Corneal Transplantation, under Chairman Richard Keates, M.D.
- Corneal Transplantation and Refractive Surgery Techniques, Max Fine, M.D.
- Corneal and Refractive Surgery Course, Herbert Kaufman, M.D.
- Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy Certification, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Keratorefractive Surgery and Certification, Miles Friedlander, M.D.
- Advanced Refractive Surgery and Astigmatism Update and Recertification in Modern Refractive Surgery Techniques, Lee Nordan, M.D.
- VISX University Excimer Laser System Certification
- VISX CustomVue Laser Correction Certification
- Phacorefractive Surgery, The Barnet Dulaney Eye Foundation
- Corneal Topography and Refractive Surgery Update, Beckman Laser Institute at Universityof California, Irvine
- Advanced Corneal Topography, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Advanced Refractive Keratoplasty, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- C-LASIK: Lamellar Refractive Surgery Certification, Stephen G. Slade, M.D.
- LASIK and Hansatome Certification, Stephen G. Slade, M.D.
- NIDEK Excimer Laser Certification
- IntraLASIK Certification, Intralase Corporation
- Wavefront CustomVue Certification, VISX Corporation
- VISX Fourier Wavefront Certification, VISX Corporation
- CustomVue Hyperopia and Hyperopic Astigmatism Certification, VISX Corporation
- Certified Refractive Surgeon, Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Certification (CRSQA)
- Z-LASIK Femtosecond Certification, Zeimer Corporation
- Ongoing continuing education courses, recertifications, academic meetings, and attendance
Professional Associations
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Corneal and Refractive Surgery
- Refractive Surgery Interest Group – American Academy of Ophthalmology
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity – President, Beta Tau Chapter, 1984-1985
- Los Angeles County Medical Association
- Long Beach Medical Association
- California Medical Association
- American Medical Association
- Orange County Society of Ophthalmology
- Orange County Medical Association
Research
- Principle Investigator — Visiogen Study SYNC-601-IOL: A prospective multi-center clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Synchrony dual optic intraocular lens in patients undergoing cataract extraction (Phase 1)
- Principle Investigator — Visiogen Study SYNC-601-IOL: A prospective multi-center clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Synchrony dual optic intraocular lens in patients undergoing cataract extraction (Phase 2)
- Subinvestigator — Study AZ04; Collaborative Neuroscience
- Subinvestigator — Study DSP; Collaborative Neuroscience
- Subinvestigator — Study Seroquel D1443-C0040; Collaborative Neuroscience
- Subinvestigator — Lens Opacification Classification System III; Forest II study; CNS
- Subinvestigator — Lens Opacification Classification System III; Forest 36 study; CNS
- Clinical Investigator: Ophthalmologic effects of Interferon in treating Hepatitis C, 2003
- Clinical Investigator: Allergan, Inc. – Efficacy of Bimatoprost (lumigan) in lowering intraocular pressure in chronic open angle glaucoma, 2002
- Clinical Investigator: Pharmacia – 920 Silicone Foldable Intraocular Lens in Small Incision Cataract Surgery, 1998
- In vitro study of “Incisional Refractive Surgery using Investigational Endothelial Microscopy Guided Diamond Knife,” 1996
- Computerized Vector Analysis of Corneal Astigmatism Based on Surgical Technique, 1996
- Clinical Investigator Chiron Ophthalmics Collagen Shields in Ophthalmic Surgery, 1992
- Ophthalmologic Examiner grading Cataract Formation Secondary to usage of FDA investigational Cholesterol Lowering Medication, 1990
- Clinical Investigator for trials of “Cytomegalovirus Retinopathy Suppression in AIDS Patients using Gancyclovir (DHPG)” University of California, Irvine, 1989
- “Leukemic infiltration of the optic nerve head,” 1988
- “Fluorophotometric comparison of tear flow and corneal permeability in keratoconjunctivitis sicca and normal subjects” Presented at ARVO, 1987
- University of California Irvine “Quantitative conjunctival impression cytology in diseases of mucin deficiency” Presented at ARVO, 1985
- University of Southern California Institute of Marine & Coastal Studies, Catalina, CA “Underwater studies using SCUBA of the subtidal flora & fauna interactions,” 1977-1978
Staff Surgical Privileges
- Beckman Laser Institute, UC Irvine – Active
- Lakewood Regional Medical Center – Active
- Los Alamitos Medical Center – Active
- Lakewood Eye Physicians SurgiCenter – Active
- University of California Irvine Medical Center – Consultant
- Long Beach Veterans Hospital – Consultant
Elected Positions & Committees
- Chief of Staff, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Vice Chief of Staff, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Chairman – Department of Surgery, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Medical Executive Committee, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Medical Executive Committee, Los Alamitos Medical Center
- Governing Board, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Chairman – Operating Room Operations Committee, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Chairman – Credentials, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Chairman – Utilization Review / Medical Records, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
- Patient Safety Committee, Los Alamitos Medical Center
- Bylaws Committee, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
- Utilization Review, Lakewood Health Plan
- Utilization Review, Long Beach Memorial IPA
- Chairman – Credentials, Lakewood Eye Physicians SurgiCenter
- Utilization Review, Community Care Network
- Board of Directors, Lakewood Physicians Association
- Program Director, Orange County Medical Association/ University of California, Irvine Student Shadowing Program
