Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Stephen works in the field of Ophthalmology. He went to medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a one of the best medicals schools. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has a rank of 3 in research and a 29 in primary care He over the years received 26 awards: "Best Doctors", "Guide to Americas Top Ophthalmologist 2012 edition", "Marquis WhosWho in America", "Knights Templar Eye Foundation Grant", "Excellence in Clinical Instruction", "America Retina Foundation Grant", "The Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Award", "Raymond Margherio Award", "Fellowship Research Award", "Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship", "Fellowship Teaching Award", "The Douglas A. Jabs Research Award", "The Alan C. Woods Fellowship Award", "The Neil M. Bressler Research Award", "Harold Lamport Research Award", "The Harold Lamport Research Award", "Conley Ethics Award Recipient", "Howard Hughes Research Fellowship", "NIH Research Summer Fellowship", "Research Grant (given highest priority of funding)", "Bachelor of Science with Distinction", "Phi Beta Kappa", "MacAnderson Scholarship, Erlangen Germany", "Student Science Training Program Scholarship Recipient", "National Scholastic and Athletic Achievement Award" and "Heed Award, Best Doctors in America, Ronald Michels Award". Stephen has written publications. He has 17 publications published with PubMed. The lastest publication is: 'Re: Ikuno etal.: Intravitreal aflibercept injection in patients with myopic choroidal neovascularization: the MYRROR study (Ophthalmology 2015;122:1220-7).'

Publications

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• Re: Ikuno et al.: Intravitreal aflibercept injection in patients with myopic Choroidal neovascularization: the MYRROR study (Ophthalmology 2015;122:1220-7).
• Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and Cataract Surgery: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Retinal Toxicity of Intravitreal Polyethylene Glycol 400.
• Proteomic Analysis of Macular Fluid Associated With Advanced Glaucomatous Excavation.
• Therapies for Macular Edema Associated with Central Retinal Vein Occlusion: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• The value of preoperative medical testing for vitreoretinal surgery.
• Prospective Retinal and Optic Nerve Vitrectomy Evaluation (PROVE) Study: Twelve-Month Findings.
• The Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of IntraOcular Celecoxib.
• Reduction of Interleukin 8 and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Levels by Topical Ketorolac, 0.45%, in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy.
• Reduction of Vitreous Prostaglandin E2 Levels After Topical Administration of Ketorolac 0.45%
• ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES OF 2% LIDOCAINE AND REDUCED RATE OF Endophthalmitis AFTER INTRAVITREAL INJECTION.
• Changes in Ocular Flora in Eyes Exposed to Ophthalmic Antibiotics.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for retinal Disease.
• Incidence and Risk Factors for Chronic Uveitis following Cataract Surgery.
• Interventions for Toxoplasma RetinoChoroiditis: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Prospective Retinal and Optic Nerve Vitrectomy Evaluation (PROVE) study: findings at 3 months.

Procedures Preformed

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• Cataract Removal Surgery
• Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
• ExtraOcular Muscle Surgery
• Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
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Conditions Treated

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• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• Anterior Scleritis
• Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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Doctors Specialties

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• Ophthalmology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Best Doctors
• Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologist 2012 edition
• Marquis Who’sWho in America
• Knights Templar Eye Foundation Grant
• Excellence in Clinical Instruction
• America Retina Foundation Grant
• The Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Award
• Raymond Margherio Award
• Fellowship Research Award
• Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship
• Fellowship Teaching Award
• The Douglas A. Jabs Research Award
• The Alan C. Woods Fellowship Award
• The Neil M. Bressler Research Award
• Harold Lamport Research Award
• The Harold Lamport Research Award
• Conley Ethics Award Recipient
• Howard Hughes Research Fellowship
• NIH Research Summer Fellowship
• Research Grant (given highest priority of funding)
• Bachelor of Science with Distinction
• Phi Beta Kappa
• MacAnderson Scholarship, Erlangen Germany
• Student Science Training Program Scholarship Recipient
• National Scholastic and Athletic Achievement Award
• Heed Award, Best Doctors in America, Ronald Michels Award

Education

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• Johns Hopkins University
• University of Maryland
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Duke University

Hospital

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• Vanderbilt Hospital and Clinics

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1174561989
NPPES Provider LastName		KIM
NPPES Provider FirstName		STEPHEN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		372320001
NPPES Provider State		TN
Specialty Description		Ophthalmology
Total Claim Count		555.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1174561989
Last Name Of The Provider	KIM
First Name Of The Provider	STEPHEN
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