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John Pemberton, DO, Ophthalmology, Little Rock, AR

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

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State License 2011 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2015 - 2019
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State License 2007 - 2014
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State License 2009 - 2012
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State License 2005 - 2009
  • IN State Medical License
    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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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
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Books/Book Chapters

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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
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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
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Other

  • The Ophthalmology Medical Mission Experience in Mexico. 
    Pemberton J, Christian Ophthalmology Society
    1/1/2002

Press Mentions

  • Aubrey's Cleft Repair
    Aubrey's Cleft RepairSeptember 26th, 2016

Professional Memberships