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Frank Burns, MD, Ophthalmology, Louisville, KY

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Ophthalmology • Louisville, KY

Retinal Disease

Physician

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  • Office

    13324 Shelbyville Rd
    Louisville, KY 40223
    Phone+1 502-245-0305
    Fax+1 502-499-0966

Summary

  • Frank Burns, MD is an Ophthalmologist based in Louisville, KY, with a subspecialty in Retinal Disease. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine (1986-1987) and residency in Ophthalmology (1989-1992) at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Burns has experience in a range of areas including diabetes mellitus, optical coherence tomography, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and general/comprehensive ophthalmology. His recognitions include CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare in 2013, being a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and being named Top MD by Consumers Checkbook.

Education & Training

  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Frank Burns, MD of Middletown Eye Care Is One of the First in Kentucky to Implant Alcon’s Acrysof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL
    Frank Burns, MD of Middletown Eye Care Is One of the First in Kentucky to Implant Alcon’s Acrysof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOLSeptember 26th, 2019

Committees

  • President-Elect, Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 2016 - Present
  • Treasurer, Greater Louisville Medical Society 2015 - Present
  • Chair-Policy & Advocacy Team, Greater Louisville Medical Society 2015 - Present
  • Delegate to the American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association 2015 - Present
  • Legislative Chair, Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Professional Memberships

Dr. Frank Burns, Dr. Frank Burns, MD, Dr. F Burns, Dr. Frank R Burns