J Ophthalmol. 2015 Dec;43(9):803-7. Faculty Profile | School of Medicine - University of Colorado Denver Research Jennifer Patnaik, PhD, researcher at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, received the first-ever Philip and Elaine Ellis New Investigator in Ophthalmology Research Award. PGY-1: Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program, Transitional Year (2020-2021), College: BA, Northwestern University (2011-2015) Organized wet labs guided by faculty allow them to hone their surgical skills prior to working on live patients. PGY-1: Loma Linda University Health, Internal Medicine (2020-2021), College: BS, University of California, Los Angeles (2011-2015) 2022 Nov 1;31(11):903-908. We are proud of our training program and our residents, and we constantly strive to maintain an environment that Ophthalmology. Post Graduate Training: Lankenau Medical Center, Internal Medicine Community Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (2018-2022), Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. J Glaucoma. 2021 Feb 6;21(1):74. All rights reserved. Community Our residents' growth is assisted by faculty dedicated to resident education, cutting-edge research programs that keep them up-to-date on the latest developments, teaching sessions that build a solid fund of knowledge, and busy clinic settings that balance autonomy and oversight. Identifying this disconnect, Malik Y. Kahook, MD, professor of ophthalmology and the Slater Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, sought out a more accessible and practical solution to propel glaucoma treatment into the 21st century. Community From brain fog and loss of smell to leg clots and purple toes, what began as a mysterious pulmonary disease has shown the world that its destructive powers far transcend the lungs. Low Vision Rehabilitation. If you seeRichard Davidson, MD, jump out of his seat at the next Colorado Avalanche game, it doesnt necessarily mean the team just scored a goal. Glaucoma Harvard School of Medicine, Mass Eye and Ear, MA, Jules Stein Eye institute/Doheny Eye Center, CA, Corneal Associates of New Jersey in Fairfield, NJ, Allegheny University Hospitals - Allegheny General. He served as senior author on a global reviewpublished in Reviews on Environmental Health that focused on the effects of climate change and air pollution on eye health. Jeffrey SooHoo, MD, MBA, associate professor of ophthalmology at the CU School of Medicine and director of the residency program, also recognizes the graduating class for going above and beyond their required curriculum. Researchers in the Division of Ophthalmic Epidemiology in the University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology have confirmed an association between vision loss from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with depression, following a study of patient data collected over seven years. Watch our videos below to learn how UCHealth is keeping you safe. Scott Oliver, MD, chief of the Retina Service and director of the Eye Cancer Program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, has been named the inaugural Vitale-Schlessman Endowed Chair in Retinal Diseases at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, effective Nov. 1, 2021. Ophthalmology. Ophthalmol Ther. PGY-1: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2019-2020) PGY 3; Ahmed Abdelhady, MD. Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery: current implants and future innovations. (2004), MacNeal Hospital Program Results suggest that AI-based assessment of ROP severity may be a useful epidemiologic tool to evaluate geographic and temporal changes in ROP incidence, severity, and risk. Interests: fly-fishing, golfing, hiking, poetry, Tony Thieu, MD, MS 2023 The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporate. permission only. Appointments to the residency program are made through the Ophthalmology Residency Matching Program via the SFMatch. Department of Ophthalmology - Anschutz Medical Campus Researchers, including the Department of Ophthalmology's Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, examine how artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in medical imaging provide important methods for leveraging large amounts of data to build models to detect disease and provide diagnosis, prognosis, and risk assessment tools to support decision-making in medicine. This approach has allowed a full embrace of family, career, and world travel adventures while also becoming one of the longest-participating patients in a clinical trial for metastatic uveal melanoma. Whatever your eye care needs, our Ophthalmologists are prepared to help you no matter how complex or routine. Please do let us know if you need additional time. These include a Veterans Administration Hospital, Denver Health Medical Center, Childrens Hospital Colorado, and the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: An Update. When Alex Ford tells people hes seeing the world with new eyes, he means it. Curr Surg Rep. 2022;10(12):239-245. Allison McAlpine, MD, focused on the cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery specialty; Dhillon Zaver, MD, on glaucoma, Alexandra Levitt, MD, on oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery, Casey Smith, MD, on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and Talisa Forest (de Carlo), MD, on vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Ophthalmic Injuries by Less-Lethal Kinetic Weapons During the US George Floyd Protests in Spring 2020. Looking for ways to introduce new ophthalmic technicians to a supportive career development path, the University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology in partnership with UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center created the Ophthalmic Assistant (OA) Academy, a clinical mentorship program. Ultrastructural Changes in Human Trabecular Meshwork Tissue after Laser Trabeculoplasty. PubMed PMID: 33549064, Ifantides C, Christopher KL, Deitz GA, Smith JM, Patnaik JL, SooHoo JR, Subramanian PS. Two of the five graduating fellows will join the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center as faculty members. Give the gift of sight by supporting our cutting-edge programs. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The disease causes cell death in the endothelium, the innermost layer of the cornea. Undergraduate School: University of Delaware Others continuing ophthalmic education include Edwards Mayhew, who will attend the University of Michigan for a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and Mudie, who has matched to a two-year ASOPRS fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at Baylor University. Gender Compensation Gap for Ophthalmologists in the First Year of Clinical Practice. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss or blindness for people who have diabetes, but its not the only type of diabetic eye disease. presenting cases as well as exposure to a variety of approaches in disease management. Vanguard Ophthalmology Society, Member Practice Locations UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center 1675 Aurora Ct Aurora, CO 80045 720-848-2020 Hospital Affiliation University of Colorado Hospital Specialty Information Specialties Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2007) Glaucoma, Specialized Training (2006) Conditions & Treatments Javascript is disabled in your web browser. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. J Glaucoma. Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (2017-2021), College: BS, University of Utah (2013-2017) allows them to develop into skilled ophthalmologists. University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Ophthalmology (2011) Fellowships: University of Colorado, Glaucoma (2012) Languages: English Department : Ophthalmology Professional Titles Director, Glaucoma Fellowship Recognition & Awards Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2017) Here, they attend science lectures and journal clubs given by faculty to enhance their fund of knowledge and their ability to review literature critically. They include concealers, conditioners, creams, extensions, eyeliners, foundations, glues, mascaras, primers, removers, serums, shadows, and toners. Appointments to the residency program are made through the Ophthalmology Residency Matching Program via the SFMatch. Undergraduate School: Stony Brook University As the only academic medical center Organized wet labs guided by faculty allow them to hone their surgical skills prior to working on live patients. Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member Practice Locations UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center 1675 Aurora Ct Aurora, CO 80045 720-848-2020 Denver Health 777 Bannock St Denver, CO 80204 303-436-6000 Hospital Affiliation University of Colorado Hospital Children's Hospital Colorado Denver Health Medical Center Current Residents; Current Residents. Ophthalmology. J Glaucoma. Efficacy of Goniotomy With Kahook Dual Blade in Patients With Uveitis-associated Ocular Hypertension. J Cataract Refract Surg. Weekday call shifts begin at 4:00 p.m. and end at 7:00 a.m. the following morning. When she joined the CU Department of Ophthalmology faculty in 2017, she signed on as the inaugural director of CellSight, the departments ocular stem cell and regeneration research program, setting benchmarks 15 years in the future. Glaucoma. PubMed PMID: 26948306, Roberts SJ, Mulvahill M, SooHoo JR, Pantcheva MB, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Following graduation, Deitz will remain at CU as a fellow, specializing in glaucoma. Weekly clinical conferences give them experience presenting cases as well as exposure to a variety of approaches in disease management. The Penn Ophthalmology residency offers extensive clinical, surgical, and research experience with close mentoring from faculty. As the only academic medical center 2014 Mar;25(2):127-33. PubMed PMID: 25624666, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. PubMed PMID: 36404795, Miller VJ, Patnaik JL, Young CEC, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Ertel MK, Palestine AG, Pantcheva MB. The death of a 16-year-old boy who was bullied for being gay inspired Michael A. Puente, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, to campaign to change a 27-year-old federal regulation restricting the ability of gay and bisexual men to donate their corneas in the United States. COVID-19 Resident Alumni | Ophthalmology Residency Program | Vagelos College of The UCLA Stein Eye Institute was established in 1966 by Jules Stein, MD, and Bradley Straatsma, MD, JD, founding chairman of our Department of Ophthalmology. Left untreated, dry eye disease can impair vision and affect quality of life. PubMed PMID: 25624669, Kahook MY, Seibold LK, SooHoo JR, Mansouri K, Sharaawy T. A nuanced approach to the surgical management of glaucoma. Pediatric Ophthalmology. Advancement focuses on the development of outstanding clinical and surgical skills. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Interests: Playing/watching soccer, working out/fitness, playing guitar, board games/video games, traveling, spending time with friends and family. Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine (2018-2022), College: BS, University of Georgia (2014-2018) Health Sciences. 2019 May;45(5):615-619. We're very fortunate to graduate five extraordinary fellows this year in five different sub-specialties, says Mandava, who is also a co-director of the retina fellowship program. Graduate School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Students, Community Community 3/30/23 Current Residents; 12/29/21 Current Faculty and Staff; 10/18/21 Research Community; This class has shown throughout their fellowships to be tremendously collaborative and hard working. Histopathologic Examination of Trabecular Meshwork Changes After Trabecular Bypass Stent Implantation. Oculofacial Plastic & Orbital Surgery, Community Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and Outcomes of Subsequent Phacoemulsification Combined with Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy. Working through COVID was certainly a challenge, SooHoo says. Additionally, they perform their first cataract procedures as primary surgeon. Graduate School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University All of our incoming ophthalmology residents spend their first year as internal medicine interns. Patient Care The University of Michigan Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences accepts seven residents each year into its three-year program. The ophthalmology residency program atUniversity of Coloradofocuses on the development of outstanding clinical and surgical skills. Training begins in July for six first-year residents. The theme for Vision 2023 is Low Vision Rehabilitation Across the Lifespan., Administration: 720-848-2500 Appointments: 720-848-2020. pdf. PRG 3 Resident For more than a decade, Tom Poindexter managed his glaucoma with drops as routinely as brushing his teeth. Advancement Residents | Department of Ophthalmology - University of Florida Each year, Denver-area magazine 5280 publishes its list of top doctors. PubMed PMID: 34060508, Ertel MK, Gelinas NR, Slingsby TJ, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, SooHoo JR. Nd:YAG capsulotomy for Ahmed glaucoma drainage implant occlusion by the anterior capsule: a case report. 2018 Jul;27(7):606-609. Specialty Webinar, Interview Questions, Research, etc.) Advancement Retina. The technological innovations conceived and developed by Departmental faculty have changed Higher Learning Commission Although death of these cells is a normal part of aging, Fuchs accelerates the process and causes vision impairment and discomfort. The experience of the residents is both broad and deep, with extensive exposure to the evaluation and management of ophthalmic diseases, common and rare.Throughout the three years of residency, the residents attend basic science lectures and journal clubs given by faculty to enhance their fund of knowledge and their ability to review the literature critically. Residency and fellowship program directors in the University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology described the Class of 2022 as incredibly resilient. With increasing computing capabilities and access to vast datasets, new algorithms are being developed every day. A Comparison of Clinical Outcomes After XEN Gel Stent and EX-PRESS Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation. Hometown: Haddon Heights, NJ CU Ophthalmology Residents and Fellows Celebrate 2022 Graduation Awards. Second year rotations include: The third year is an intense year of surgery, including focusing on: Our cataract surgery numbers are well above the national average and far exceed the minimum surgical requirements established by the ACGME. permission only. J Cataract Refract Surg. Our kids were involved in sports, so we were always going places. On top of that, he was the chief financial officer of a real estate development company and principal of a family business. Sometimes, the families of these patients honor that care posthumously. PubMed PMID: 26091181, SooHoo JR, Golas L, Marando CM, Seibold LK, Pantcheva MB, Ramulu PY, Kahook MY. Phil Cusimano means it, too. Michelle Maeng ASOPRS Oculoplastics Fellowship at Bascom Palmer/University of Miami. Diabetic retinopathy The graduating class, comprised of six residents and five fellows, has withstood frequent changes in training, hospital protocols, and personal milestones amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The department currently provides a three-year postgraduate training program for 24 residents, with eight new candidates accepted each year. As a result, the university is now part of a national network of research institutions sharing best practices around commercialization of academic discoveries. 2017 May-Aug;11(2):48-51. The University of Colorado Ophthalmology Residency Program is accredited by the. Medical School: McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (2015-2019) Philip Tarlows inspiration to pursue art was sparked at an early age. PGY-1: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2019-2020), College: BS, Rowan University (2009-2012) Undergraduate School: Villanova University, Masters in Chemistry As we close the books on 2022, its worth looking back to see how far we have come this year. Attending physicians and current residents give you a behind-the-scenes look at the structure of the training program, the clinical sites which make up Denver's unique patient population, and the culture at University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado focuses on the development of outstanding clinical and surgical skills. These rankings are important as many students, residents, faculty, and patients consider these rankings when deciding where to train, practice and receive care. 2016 May 18;9(5):693-8. Pop singer Justin Bieber shocked fans last week when he posted a video on Instagram in which he explained he had been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, a condition that causes paralysis on one side of the face. The link to your profile has been copied to your clipboard. MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Our residents experience is both broad and deep, with extensive exposure to the evaluation and management of both common and rare ophthalmic diseases. Students. 2015 Jun 16. Working alongside our optometrists and low-vision specialists, including: Seeing patients in the emergency department and inpatient hospital, Introduction to the operating room including, Working in our dedicated ophthalmology operating rooms to become familiar with surgical tools and equipment, Neuro-Ophthalmology (University of Colorado), Pediatrics, subspecialty potpourri, and night float (split between University of Colorado and Childrens Hospital of Colorado), Pediatrics (Childrens Hospital of Colorado), Inpatient Consults and Ocular Pathology (University of Colorado), VA Clinic and OR (Veterans Affairs Hospital), Denver Health Clinic and OR (Denver Health), Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery (University of Colorado), Subspecialty Refresher (University of Colorado), VA Clinic and OR (Veterans Affairs Hospital) 2 blocks, Denver Health Clinic and OR (Denver Health) 2 blocks, Training begins in July for six first-year residents. For over 20 years, 61-year-old Annette Sandoval struggled with dry eyes, a condition many Coloradans experience given the states arid climate. Comparison of stability between a modular intraocular lens system and a single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens. Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison (2016-2020) The others will move into private practice. Post Graduate Training: Chester Crozer Medical Center, Transitional Many of our residents and fellows saw patients during the toughest of times. Endophthalmitis With Corneal Infiltrate After EX-PRESS Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation. On this years list, CU School of Medicine faculty members continue to be ranked among the best. Int J Ophthalmol. We have four main hospital partners, and the protocols at each one changed daily at the beginning of the pandemic. The University of Florida has very active corneal and external disease, refractive surgery, and contact lens services. 2014 Sep-Oct;59(5):483-92. Dry Eye. All rights reserved. Residency and fellowship program directors in the University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology described the Class of 2022 as incredibly resilient. We do national searches for every faculty position, Mandava says. James Murphy, MD We offer a complete range of high-quality eye care services under one roof. Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (2018-2022), College: BA, Williams College (2012-2016)