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Thank you for visiting the homepage of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
We are a group of dedicated Eye Care professionals committed to providing excellent health care to our patients, training the next generation of ophthalmologists, and conducting cutting-edge research to help prevent blindness.
We believe that we provide the best ophthalmologic care in the Southwest region. We are proud to practice in an island environment where our patients are also our guests.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Medical Students/Resident Applicants, October 10, 2008
As you are aware, the
Resident training is a top priority as we determine the best way to resume operations. We have recently opened the
Much of the research laboratories have already been reinstated. Faculty and staff did a superb job of protecting vital data and equipment prior to the storm.
We have added four new faculty members which further expands the breadth of our resident education:
John Davis, MD: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Gibran Khurshid, MD, MS, FRCS: Anterior Segment Reconstruction, Vitreoretinal Disease, and Adult Ocular Oncology
In the midst of these difficult times, we see the opportunity to expand and improve resident training. The University of Texas Medical Branch Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a tradition of exceptional clinical and research training which we will continue to provide in bigger and better ways.
Sincerely,
Brian R. Wong, MD
Resident Program Director
The
Drs. Alsheikh, Davis, Kapur and Khurshid are scheduling patient appointments through the
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Dr. Oday Alsheikh |
Dr. Alsheikh's subspecialty focus is cornea and external diseases and refractive surgery.
Dr. Alsheikh received his medical degree from Dr. Alsheikh has a special interest in complex cataracts and is certified for INTACS in treating early keratoconus and refractive errors. He is also a certified LASIK surgeon. Dr. Alsheikh is a member of the |
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Dr. John Davis |
Dr. Davis's subspecialty focus is in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
Dr. Davis received his medical degree at the Duke University School of Medicine. He completed a medical internship at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor in Prior to joining UTMB, Dr. Davis was in private clinical practice in Dr. Davis is interested in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology. He has particular interests in glaucoma, cataracts, and strabismus (eye alignment disorders) affecting children. He also has a subspecialty focus in complex strabismus problems affecting adults. Dr. Davis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, for which he is also an Associate Board Examiner. He is a Fellow of the |
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Dr. Manuj Kapur
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Dr. Kapur's subspecialty focus is cornea and external diseases and refractive surgery. |
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Dr. Gibran Khurshid
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Dr. Khurshid's subspeciality focus is in anterior segment reconstruction, vitreoretinal diseases and adult ocular oncology. Dr. Khurshid earned his medical degree at Prior to joining UTMB, Dr. Khurshid was in clinical practice at the Unit of Ophthalmology, He has pioneered key surgical procedures to salvage an eye with complex retinal and cancer disorders and has published in peer reviewed scientific journals and presented in many international meetings. |
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Vitreoretinal Fellowship |
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Congratulations Graduating Class 2008 |
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