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James Augsburger, MD, Ophthalmology, Cincinnati, OH

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Ophthalmology Cincinnati, OH

Ocular Oncology

Dr. E. Vernon & Eloise C. Smith Professor of Ophthalmology (retired from clinical practice)

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  • Office

    Medical Science Building
    Suite 5306
    Cincinnati, OH 45267
    Phone+1 513-607-8803
    Fax+1 513-475-7311

Summary

  • Dr. James Augsburger is a retired ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, OH. He received an undergraduate bachelor of science degree from Heidelberg University and his medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. During his 40-year career, he specialized in ocular oncology. He has authored more than 300 publications in peer reviewed journals. He is now working as a full-time clinical researcher in the University of Cincinnati's Department of Ophthalmology and is currently performing retrospective clinical studies of former patients evaluated in his former ocular oncology practice.

Education & Training

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1975 - 1978
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinical Features, Metastasis, and Survival in Patients Younger Than 21 Years with Posterior Uveal Melanoma  
    James Augsburger, MD, JAMA
  • Unilateral Retinoblastoma with Contralateral Isolated Choroidal Melanocytosis: Case Report of an Unexpected Presentation  
    James Augsburger, MD, BioMed Central

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