This board-certified ophthalmologist has more than 22 years of clinical and surgical experience, with fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. The expert’s practice includes comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, corneal disease, refractive procedures, trauma care, and minor oculoplastic procedures. Clinical experience includes coverage for ophthalmic trauma at multiple hospitals, including a Level I trauma center, as well as management of workers’ compensation and trauma-related ophthalmic cases. The expert has performed more than 5,000 cataract procedures and approximately 400 corneal transplants.

A substantial area of practice involves corneal and anterior-segment surgery. The ophthalmologist performs penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK, cataract procedures, refractive surgery, trabeculectomy, and other ophthalmic operations, with additional experience in external eye disease and corneal pathology. Current responsibilities also include service as Chair of a laser safety committee and delivery of continuing medical education to other healthcare professionals, reflecting ongoing clinical leadership in ophthalmic safety and surgical practice.

Academic and research experience includes prior service as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, supervision of resident clinics and grand rounds, and instruction on corneal topics. Research has addressed corneal antibiotic effects, corneal nerve distribution, limbal stem cells, intraocular-pressure measurement, and other ophthalmic subjects. Earlier research fellowship work also included clinical investigation at a major academic medical center.

Professional qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine, completion of an Ophthalmology Residency, and a Cornea/Refractive Surgery Fellowship. The physician is board certified in ophthalmology and is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fresno-Madera Medical Society, California Medical Association, Sight Savers, SightLife, and Physicians for Peace.