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Thomas Lietman, MD, Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA

ThomasM.LietmanMD

Ophthalmology San Francisco, CA

Professor and Director, Francis I Proctor Foundation, UCSF School of Medicine

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  • Office

    95 Kirkham St
    F.I. Proctor Foundation
    San Francisco, CA 94143
    Phone+1 415-476-1442
    Fax+1 415-476-0527

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1991 - 1994
  • MedStar Health (Baltimore)
    MedStar Health (Baltimore)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1988
  • Yale College
    Yale CollegeBA, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mass Azithromycin Distribution for Hyperendemic Trachoma Following a Cluster-Randomized Trial: A Continuation Study of Randomly Reassigned Subclusters (TANA II)  
    Jeremy D Keenan, Thomas M Lietman, PLoS One
  • F Effect of Antibiotics on Short-Term Growth Among Children in Burkina Faso: A Randomized Trial  
    Thomas M Lietman, Jeremy D Keenan, The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
  • Anthropometry and Malaria Among Children in Niger: A Cross-Sectional Study  
    Thomas M Lietman, Bruce D Gaynor, The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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Press Mentions

  • Giving an Antibiotic to All Children Under 5 in Africa Saves Lives
    Giving an Antibiotic to All Children Under 5 in Africa Saves LivesAugust 21st, 2024
  • Common Antibiotic No More Effective Than Placebo in Preventing COVID-19 Symptoms Among Non-Hospitalized: Outpatient Study Found Limited Effect of Azithromycin on Progression of Disease
    Common Antibiotic No More Effective Than Placebo in Preventing COVID-19 Symptoms Among Non-Hospitalized: Outpatient Study Found Limited Effect of Azithromycin on Progression of DiseaseJuly 18th, 2021
  • Study Suggests Mass Azithromycin May Promote Resistance to Other Antibiotics
    Study Suggests Mass Azithromycin May Promote Resistance to Other AntibioticsNovember 13th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Tana IINational Eye Institute2010–2011
  • Myocotic Ulcer Treatment TrialNational Eye Institute2009–2011
  • The Steroids For Cornea Ulcers TrialNational Eye Institute2005–2009
  • Eliminating Trachoma With Repeat Mass Drug TreatmentNational Eye Institute2004–2009
  • Predicting Resistance: Validating Mathematical ModelsNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases2003–2004
  • Transmission Dynamics Of TrachomaNational Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases1997–2001

Professional Memberships