Medical Practice
Discover Vision Centers
Missouri Medicine medical journal Editor
Discover Vision is one of the country’s largest eye care centers offering ophthalmology, optometry and optical services in eight locations throughout the Kansas City area. Ophthalmologists from Discover Vision edit two medical journals, conduct leading edge clinical research and lecture internationally.
Phone: (816) 478-1230
Hours: M-F 8 AM-5 PM Sat 8 AM-Noon
Open for new patients
Education
BA, University of Missouri Undergraduate,
1961 - 1965
MD, Loyola University School of Medicine, ChicagoGraduate,
1965 - 1969
Medical Training
Medical College of Wisconsin - Internship - 1969 - 1970
Emory University-Grady Hospital, Atlanta - Residency - 1972 - 1975
Board Certification
1975: American Board of Ophthalmology
1970: American Board of Medical Examiners
Honors & Awards
Kansas City’s Best Doctors Listing
2007-2011 America’s Top Ophthalmologists
Missouri State Medical Association Distinguished Service Award
Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Lifetime Achievement Award
Missouri University Medical School Honorary Alumni Award, 2005
Lange Publications Award, Outstanding Achievement as Medical Student
American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award 2008
Best Medical Writing In State, Missouri Association of Publicatons 2007, 2008, 2009
Missouri Eye Physicians/Surgeons Outstanding Advocate 2008, 2009, 2011
Contributing Editor, Kansas City Medical Bulletin
Professional Publications
152 peer-reviewed articles, editorials, correspondences published including New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Archives of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Audiovisual Journal of Cataract & Implant Surgery; many non-peer reviewed: Ocular Surgery News, Ophthalmology Times, EyeNet, Argus. American Medical News, "O" Ophra's Magazine, SHAPE, Runner's World, Wall Street Journal, CNN-Money, Kansas City Star, Ingram's Magazine, www.CBSNews.com, consultant CSI-Miami TV series; Bones TV series.
Designer several surgical instruments, contributor 3 medical textbooks,
Co-editor, Care of the Dying Patient. (University of Missouri Press) 2009
Military Service
United States Air Force Medical Corps-National Defense Medal
1970-1972 Viet Nam Era Volunteer Entry-Honorable Discharge
GFAFB, ND Instructor in Physical Diagnosis; North Dakota School of Medicine 1970-1972
Advisor/Consultant
Consultant CSI-Miami TV series; Bones TV series.
American Running & Physical Fitness Association
Select Professional Memberships
American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Missouri State Medical Association, Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons (1999 President) , Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology, Clay-Platte County Medical Society (President, 1982), Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City (President 2010), Air Force Association, National Honor Society, Phi Beta Pi Medical Fraternity (1968 President) Missouri University: Jefferson Club, MU Alumni Assn, Missouri 100, For All We Call Mizzou, MU Medical School Foundation Board, McAlester Society, 1982 President-Clay-Platte County Medical Assn. Mexico, Missouri Philanthropist of Year 2010
Books: Care of the Dying Patient
