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James Fleming, MD, Ophthalmology, Memphis, TN

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Ophthalmology Memphis, TN

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Retinal Disease

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  • Office

    262 Danny Thomas Pl
    Memphis, TN 38105
    Phone+1 888-226-4343

Education & Training

  • University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
    University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Ophthalmology, 1975 - 1978
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeInternship, Transitional Year, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1974
  • University of Tennessee at Knoxville
    University of Tennessee at KnoxvilleBachelor's, 1969 - 1971
  • Southwestern
    SouthwesternNo Degree, 1967 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1979 - Present
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Alumni Award University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Ophthalmology, 2010
  • Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005
  • Outstanding Volunteer in Providing Quality Healthcare for Those in Need Through the Church Health Center Doctors’ Day, 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Enhanced enlargement of silicone ocular prostheses achieved by silicone gel (MED-361)  
    Morris CL, Singer M, Fleming JC., Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2010
  • Surgical Microanatomy of the Muller Muscle-Conjunctival Resection Ptosis Procedure  
    Marcet MM, Setabutr P, Lemke BN, Collins ME, Fleming JC, Wesley RE, Pinto JM, Putterman AM, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2010
  • Recurrent Rhodococcus gordoniae eyelid Infection after combined septoplasty and blepharoplasty  
    Vosoghi H, Lyle CE, Fleming JC, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Iatrogenic Cryptophthalmos for the Treatment of Severe Eyelid Trauma
    Holck DEE, Dutton JJ, Fleming JC, Cahill KV, Ng John D, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Anaheim, CA, 1/1/2003
  • Sickle Cell Orbitopathy: Case Report and Review of Orbital Manifestations in Sickle Cell Disease.
    Fleming JC, 20th Meeting of the National Sickle Cell Program, Boston, MA, 1/20/1995
  • Manifestations of Fungal Cellulitis of the Orbit in Children with Neutropenia and Fever.
    Wilson MW, Haik BG, Fleming JC, Thompson JW, Flynn PM, Sandlund JT, Knapp K, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL, 1/20/2002

Lectures

  • Periocular Sebaceous Cell Carcinoma: A Ten-year Retrospective Analysis at a Single Institution. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2010
  • Measurement of Orbital Pressure after Septotomy for Orbital Compartment Syndrome 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2010
  • Radiographic Predictors of Visual Outcome in Orbital Compartment Syndrome 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2010
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Other

  • Excision of Optic Nerve Meningiomas with Preservation of Periocular Function. 
    1996 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. Fall Symposium
    Chicago, IL - 1/27/1996
  • Combined Orbital and Endoscopic Approach to the Frontal Sinus. 
    Gallo S, Lazar R, Fleming JC., American Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting
    Orlando, FL - 1/23/1999

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Barrett G. Haik, Key Figure in Hamilton Eye Institute, Dies at 64
    Dr. Barrett G. Haik, Key Figure in Hamilton Eye Institute, Dies at 64July 22nd, 2016
  • Handling Disagreement: Bridging the Gap Between YO and SO
    Handling Disagreement: Bridging the Gap Between YO and SOMay 18th, 2016
  • Man’s ‘Tears of Blood’ Remain Medical Mystery: Michael Spann Spews Blood from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
    Man’s ‘Tears of Blood’ Remain Medical Mystery: Michael Spann Spews Blood from Eyes, Nose, and MouthOctober 18th, 2013

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