Introduction:
Dr. Ronald Hartman founded Southern California Eye Physicians & Associates in 1964, known at that time as Lakewood Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Ronald Hartman, M.D. is a full clinical professor at University of California, Irvine and considered one of the most experienced ophthalmologists practicing in the United States.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
EDUCATION
Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts
New York City, NY
Doctor of Medicine
Stamford, Connecticut
Internship
Ophthalmology
Graduate School of Medicine
New York City, NY
Ophthalmology Resident
New York City, NY
Ophthalmology Resident
HONORS AND APPOINTMENTS
Full Clinical Professor – Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine
Associate Clinical Instructor, UCLA School of Medicine
Surgical attending and consultant – Department of Ophthalmology, Veterans Administration Hospital – Long Beach
Attending and Teaching Staff, Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Founder, Lakewood Regional Medical Center
40 years of volunteering as a surgeon and consultant, Veterans Administration recognition
Voted “Outstanding Teacher of the Year,” University of California, Irvine
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
American Medical Association
California Medical Association
Long Beach Medical Association
AVOCATIONAL HONORS AND APPOINTMENTS
Cornell University, Interviewer for West Coast Admissions
Cornell University, Alumni Admissions Ambassador
CLINICAL RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
Clinical and Co-Investigator for many past and ongoing studies including:
FDA studies for Intraocular lens implants (Cilco, Intermedics, Star, and Cooper Vision)
Other studies have included many different corporate and independent sponsors involving diabetes, glaucoma, contact lenses, medications, dry eyes, and investigational protocols and devices.
Presentations over the past 40 years have ranged from surgical methodology to clinical management. Dr. Hartman has spoken coast to coast, from the University of California, Irvine to The New York Academy of Medicine.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
