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I am a board certified ophthalmologist who has practiced in Los Angeles for over 30 years. During that time I have cared for and performed surgery on thousands of patients with serious eye conditions including glaucoma, retinal disease and cataracts. I have always believed that an educated patient is the best patient and the one most likely to receive the best care. I was among the first in his community to provide patients with detailed written explanations of their ophthalmic conditions. I served as chairman and/or chief of various Los Angeles area hospital departments and committees including surgery, ophthalmology and continuing medical education. I served as an officer with the rank of Senior Assistant Surgeon in the US Public Health Service and is fluent in Spanish. I have an MBA degree and also provide consultation to investors and venture capitalists. I am married and have five children. My hobbies include tennis, reading, travel and bible study. |
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| Fields of Expertise: |
Ophthalmology |
| Fellowship: |
Internship; New York Medical College, 7/68 - 7/69 |
| Residency: |
Pacific Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital, San Francisco, CA, 7/73 |
| Medical School: |
Temple University School of Medicine; Philadelphia, PA; Graduated 1968; MD |
| Undergraduate: |
Princeton University; Princeton, NJ; Graduated 1964; BA |
| Professional
Experience: |
MEDICAL PRACTICE
- Ophthalmologist; Private Practice, Los Angeles, CA; 1976 to Present;
Full time 1976 to 2004; Part time 2004 to Present
Experienced cataract, medical retina (laser) and pterygium surgeon
- Staff Ophthalmologist- Fritch Eye Care Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA (1-8/98)
- Locum tenens positions in Southern California; References available on request
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
- Founder, MAVEN Technology; Medical start-up to develop the Hip Inflatable Protection Device (HIP-D) to prevent hip fractures from falls of seniors; Ongoing
- Consultant to Venture Capital groups, hedge funds, high net worth individuals
- NASD Series 2 Exam- Passed 8/29/96
POSTIONS HELD:
- Agreed Medical Examiner (AME), Qualified Medical Examiner (QME),California Dept. Industrial Relations
- Medical Director, EyeCare Providers of California, Inc. (VSP & Columbia/HCA); 1994-96
- Chief of Ophthalmology, Los Angeles Community Hospital; 1984-85
- Chairman, Continuing Medical Education Committee, Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center 1981 -83
- Chief of Surgery, Valley Hospital, Van Nuys, CA; 1980-82
- Chief of Ophthalmology, Valley Hospital, Van Nuys, CA; 1980-82
- Secretary/Treasurer, Medical Staff Valley Hospital, Van Nuys, CA; 1979-80
CONSULTING & DUE DILIGENCE:
- Domain Associates; venture capital firm
- Harris Associates, L.P.; high net worth investors
- Grosvenor Capital Management, L.P.; mutual fund managers
- Southern California Physician Insurance Exchange (SCPIE); medical malpractice insurance
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| Board Certificaitons
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- Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology; 10/76
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology; 1978
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| Research: |
- Clinical Evaluation of Ophthalmic Drugs for Schering and Allergan; 1979-80
- Intraocular Lens Investigator for major ophthalmic device companies; 1981-85
- Anti-abortion Programs in Chile; Summer 1967; sponsorship by Population Council
- Project Ophthalmologist, "An Ancillary Study to Evaluate the Safety of Inhaled Corticosteroids in COPD: Assessment of Cataracts and Glaucoma"; UCLA 1998-99; NHLBI/NIH supported ancillary study; Lung Health Study II
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| Publications: |
Hip Inflatable Protection Device; patients issued in US, Canada, Europe (UK, Germany, France) |
| Major
Accomplishments, Honors and Awards: |
Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology; Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; 7-9/75
- Business School; California Pacific University; San Diego, CA; Graduated 1995; MBA
- Technology Executive Development Program; West Loa Angeles College; Graduated 1996
- Certificate of Commendation, Los Angeles, CA; Mayor Tom Bradley; 1984
- William Harvey Perkins Prize, Preventive Medicine, College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PS; 1966
- Travel Scholarship to India; Experiment in International Living; Summer 1995
- Scholarship to Chile; Population Council; Research in Anti-abortion & Birth Control Programs; 6-9/66
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| Community Service: |
MILITARY SERVICE:
- Senior Asst. Surgeon, US Public Health Service; Rockville, MD 1969 ? 1971; Consultant to Operations System Analysis Group, Division of Regional Medical Programs, Dept. Health, Education & Welfare
- Over 200 lectures to community, social and religious groups; 1975-85.
- Glaucoma and cataract screening in community clinics; 1975-85
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| Spoken Languages: |
French
German
Spanish
English
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