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LASIK provider for 7 of the 8 leading health/vision plans

Dean Ellis, M.D.

Dr. Ellis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has performed over 42,000 LASIK and PRK procedures since 1998.  He has received the Physician’s Recognition Award from the American Medical Association for the past 6 years and has been listed in the Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists.

Dr. Ellis has published journal articles on corneal surgery and computerized corneal mapping and has lectured on LASIK at ophthalmology training programs. He also has provided free eye exams to low-income seniors thru the Eyecare America program since 2003.  Volunteers in this program were awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2006.

Education

  • Ophthalmology Residency: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Transitional Internship: University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
  • Doctor of Medicine: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
  • B.A.-Biology: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Memberships

  • Fellow – American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Diplomate – American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Diplomate – National Board of Medical Examiners

Laser Certifications

  • VISX and CustomVue Excimer laser certification
  • Bausch & Lomb and Zyoptix Excimer laser certification
  • Alcon (LADAR) and Custom Cornea Excimer laser certification
  • Alcon Wavelight Eye Q Certified

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • LASIK Board Certification-American Board of Eye Surgery

Personal Interests

  • Fly-fishing
  • Tennis
  • American history
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