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Thomas Johnson, MD, Ophthalmology, Miami, FL

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Ophthalmology Miami, FL

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Ocular Oncology

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida

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Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1981 - 1984
  • Valleywise Health
    Valleywise HealthInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • 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 1980
  • University of Iowa
    University of IowaB.A., With High Distinction, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1992 - 2018
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1981 - 1993
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors US News and World Report, 2012-2013
  • Super Doctors New York Times Florida, 2008-2009
  • Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • BRCA1 and BARD1 Mediate Apoptotic Resistance but Not Longevity Upon Mitochondrial Stress in Caenorhabditis Elegans  
    Thomas Johnson, MD, Molecular Systems Biology
  • Management of patients with confirmed and presumed mucous membrane pemphigoid undergoing entropion repair  
    Gibbons A, Johnson TE, Wester ST, et al, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/2015
  • Hematic cyst around orbital floor implant masquerading as choroidal mass  
    Chao DL, Ko MJ, Johnson TE, Jama Ophthalmol, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Aneurysmal Bone Cysts of the Orbit: Unusual Presentations of a Rare Lesion
    Liao S, Johnson TE, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 45th Fall Symposium, Chicago, IL, 1/17/2014
  • Plasmacytoma of the Optic Nerve: A Masquerade for Primary Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in Multiple Myeloma
    Lee B, Alabaid C, Johnson TE, ASOPRS 43rd Annual Fall Scientific Symposium, Chicago, IL, 1/8/2012
  • Management of Intraorbital Foreign Bodies with Intracranial Penetration
    Johnson TE, Zatezalo, C, 42nd Annual Fall Scientific Symposium, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Orlando, FL, 1/21/2011
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Lectures

  • Update on Pediatric Orbital Tumors 
    Tehran, Iran, 2013; Mendoza, Argentina, 2014; Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2015 - 1/30/2015
  • Evaluation of Cicatricial Entropion 
    Guayaquil, Ecuador - 1/30/2015
  • Secrets to performing a good blepharoplasty 
    Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2015; Beirut, Lebanon, 2015 - 1/29/2015
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Other

  • Videos: Plastic Surgery 
    Johnson TE, XXVI Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology
    1/3/2004

Press Mentions

  • Fixing the World's Vision Aboard a Hospital with Wings
    Fixing the World's Vision Aboard a Hospital with WingsNovember 30th, 2017

Committees

  • Program Director, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish