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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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  • Office

    900 NW 17th St
    Miami, FL 33136
    Phone+1 305-243-2020
    Fax+1 305-247-3713

Summary

  • Thomas Johnson, MD is an experienced ophthalmologist based in Miami, Florida, with subspecialties in Oculoplastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery and Ocular Oncology. Educated at Maricopa County General Hosptial, California Pacific Medical Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and University of Iowa, he completed the fellowship in Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and a residency in Ophthalmology. Dr. Johnson is currently employed at the University of Miami Hospital and serves as a Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. He is the Service Director for the Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His experience includes a variety of procedures and conditions including blepharoplasty, orbital fractures and tumors, ptosis, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and eyelid abnormalities, meningiomas, and anophthalmias among others. He has been published in many peer-reviewed medical journals and has received several awards including recognition from the US News and World Report and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as well as Professor of the Year twice from the Bascom Palmer Eye Hospital, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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
  • Ophthalmology
    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

  • Hematic cyst around orbital floor implant masquerading as choroidal mass  
    Chao DL, Ko MJ, Johnson TE, Jama Ophthalmol, 1/1/2015
  • 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
  • Recurrent orbital adult-type fibrosarcoma in a 3-year-old girl  
    Hussain RM, Erickson BP, Rosenberg AE, Dubovy SR, Johnson TE, Ophthalm Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2014
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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