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Richard Munsen Jr., MD, Ophthalmology, Seattle, WA

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Ophthalmology Seattle, WA

Retinal Disease

Vitreoretinal Diseases, UW Eye Institute

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  • Office

    325 9th Ave, HMC box 359608
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Phone+1 206-744-2020
    Fax+1 206-685-7055

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1979 - 1980
  • U Michigan Hosps
    U Michigan Hosps1976 - 1979
  • Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)
    Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1972
  • St. Olaf College
    St. Olaf CollegeBA, cum laude, 1964 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1975 - 2021
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected by peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America 2012
  • Teaching Award University of Washington Ophthalmology Residents, 2007
  • Honors in Chemistry, BA, cum laude St Olaf College, 1968
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Angiotensin & Epinephrine-Induced Hypertension.  
    Munsen, RS & Fitz, AE, Circulation
  • High Altitude Retinal Hemorrhages.  
    Munsen, RS & Blodi, FC, JAMA 245:610
  • Uses of the New Silicone Tire #275.  
    Munsen, Richard S, The MIRA Forum 3
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Lectures

  • Peripheral Retinal Abnormalities: lattice degeneration, retinoschisis, retinal breaks, retinal detachment, and retinal trauma, one hour lecture and video from Robert W... 
    Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course, University of Washington Department of Ophthalmolog
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Macular Diseases. 
    Washington State Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Bellevue, Washington
  • Subretinal Neovascular Membranes. 
    Pacific Eyecare Network, Seattle, WA
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