JohnDPembertonDOMBA

Ophthalmology • Little Rock, AR

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Professor, UAMS, Stella Boyle Smith/Gissur Petursson MD Chair in Ophthalmology

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Office
UAMS Medical Center
4105 Outpatient Circle Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, First Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone+1 501-686-5822

Fax+1 501-686-8560

Summary

Dr. John Pemberton is an ophthalmologist in Little Rock, AR and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Arkansas Children's Hospital and UAMS Medical Center. He specializes in oculo-plastic & orbital reconstructive surgery and is experienced in ophthalmic trauma, , facial paralysis, facial cosmetic surgery, orbital fractures, eyelid trauma, periocular infections, and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Education & Training

University of PhoenixMBA, J. Sperling School of Business, 2011 - 2013
Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009 - 2010
West Virginia UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
Touro University CaliforniaClass of 2001
Grand Canyon UniversityBS, Biology, Chem, Summa Cum Laude, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

AR State License 2011 - 2025
CA State License 2015 - 2019
FL State License 2007 - 2014
MA State License 2009 - 2012
WV State License 2005 - 2009
IN State License 2002 - 2005
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Deans Faculty Award UAMS College of Medicine, 2019
Physician Teacher of the Yerar UAMS College of Health Related Professions, 2019
Faculty Teacher of the Year, UAMS Health Professions, OMT UAMS, 2015
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
Dean's Educational Mentor Award College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2013
Dean's Outpatient All-Stars College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2012, 2014
Residency Educator of the Year Award West Virginia University Eye Institute, 2008
Research Award West Virginia University Eye Institute, 2008
United States Bronze Star Medal, Iraq Combat 2004
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq 2004
Combat Medical Badge Awar 2004
National Defense Medal, Army 2004
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Vismodegib as an adjuvant treatment for periorbital basal cell carcinoma: a case report and review of literature.
Sayena Jabbehdari, Manasa Veluvolu, Tom Kornhauser, Thomas A Jennings, John D Pemberton
Annals of Translational Medicine. 2024-06-10
Basal cell carcinoma appearing to emanate from the punctum.
Tom Kornhauser, James S Nix, John D Pemberton
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. 2024-06-01
Temozolomide-associated blepharoconjunctivitis: a case report.
Tom Kornhauser, John D Pemberton
BMC Ophthalmology. 2024-04-12

Journal Articles

Docetaxel-Induced Periocular Changes
Fong J, Pemberton JD, J Ark Med Soc, 2/2021
Epidemiological Analysis of Orbital Masses at Tertiary Centers in Central Arkansas.
Santoro JM., Bartels H., Pemberton JD., J Ark Med Soc, 11/2018
A Rare Case of Odontogenic Orbital Cellulitis Leading to Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis and Review of LIterature
Behrens AW., Wang H., Pemberton JD., Kumar M, J Clin Ophthal Optom, 7/2018
Electronically Assisted Nasolacrimal Duct Silicone Intubation
Pemberton JD, Miller J, Commander J, Michalos P, Fay A, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

The Emergency Medicine Trauma Handbook
Chapter: Eye Trauma
Page 122 - 143Brandon Morshedi., John D. Pemberton., Grant Morshedi., Brit LongCambridge University Press2019
Master Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter: Blepharoplasty.
John Nguyen, John Pemberton, Abraham Park, Jie Gao et. alWilliams & WilkinsEdition 2nd,
Ophthalmology Clinical Vignettes: Oral Exam Study Guide
JD Pemberton, A Fay, A DanielsEditors: JD Pemberton.Crimson House Publishing, Little RockEdition 1,2012
Master Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter: Kohn-Ramano Syndrome, Blepharophimosis Syndrome.
Pemberton J, Eddie Mengarelli, Hampton Roy, Renee TindallWilliams & WilkinsEdition 2nd,
Master Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter: Surgical Correction of the Everted Punctum.
Pemberton J, Maria Hester, Hampton Roy, Renee TindallWilliams & WilkinsEdition 2nd,
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Abstracts/Posters

Predictive Value and Validation of Visual Fields for Dermatochalasis.
Michael Salter MD, Pemberton J, Jones Eye Institute Annual Research Day, Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 6/1/2014
Visual Fields in Blepharoplasty.
Thuro B, Pemberton J, Ophthalmology Residence Day, Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 5/10/2013
Antibiotic in Oculoplastic Surgery.
Thuro B, Pemberton J, Ophthalmology Residence Day, Jones Eye Institute, 5/11/2012
Electronic Assited Nasolacrimal Duct Intubation.
John B. Miller MD, Pemberton J, Aaron Fay MD, ARVO, West Palm Beach, FL, 5/1/2012
Prophylactic Postoperative Antibiotics For Patients Undergoing Enucleation or Evisceration.
Anthony Kokx, Robert Weir, Zvi Kresch, John Nguyen, Jennifer Sivak, Yvette Santiago, Pemberton J, Aaron Fay, ARVO, West Palm Beach, FL, 5/1/2012
Growth Patterns in The Orbital Region: A study of Cadava Crania.
Robert Weir, Manisha Mehta, Pemberton J, Aaron Fay, ARVO, West Palm Beach, FL, 5/1/2012
Microkeratome-assisted Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty.
Wiley L, Pemberton J, ASCRS, San Diego, CA, 4/1/2007
Healing Characteristics of Corneal Wounds with Tisseel VH Fibrin Sealant: A Study in New Zealand White Rabbits.
Wong WK, Chacko B, Scribbick F, Goff M, Nelson B, Pemberton J, SAUEHC Ophthalmology Annual Conference, University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 3/1/2002
Orbital Trauma Caused by Bicycle Handlebar Brakes.
Ng J, Payner T, Pemberton J, Martin R, Nunery W, ASOPRS, New Orleans, LA, 10/1/2001
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Cost Analysis of Various Liquid Tear Preparations.
Gardner B, Pemberton J, Chacko B, ARVO, West Palm Beach, FL, 3/1/2001
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Lectures

"Management of Focal Trichiasis and Distichiasis"
Jones Eye Institute; Rockefeller Cancer Institute - 6/6/2014
"Oral Boards, Ophthalmology"
Osler Institute, Chicago, IL - 10/24/2013
"Introduction of a newly Patented device; Electronic Assisted Naso-lacrimal Silicon Intubation."
Jones Eye Institution - 5/11/2012
"Antibiotics in Oculoplastics Surgery"
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA - 10/9/2009
"Modified Lynch approach for repair of NOE fractures"
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA - 10/9/2009
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