• (336) 378-2511
  • koalaeye@719docs.com
  • Suite 303, Greensboro, NC 27408

HONORS AND SCHOLORSHIPS

Clinical Instructor (Division of Ophthalmology)

Honors
  • 1984: Summa Cum Laud | Fisk University
  • 1982-1984: Presidential Honors Scholarship | Fisk University
  • 1984-1985: University Academic Scholarship | Howard University Medical School
  • 1985: Evelyn E. Henley and Bruce Smith Memorial


SCHOLARSHIP
  • June 1992: Third Place Presentation Award Sixth Annual Alumni Conference
    and Symposium in Ophthalmology
  • June 1993:  First Place Presentation Award | Seventh Annual Alumni Conference
    and Symposium in Ophthalmology
  • June 1993: Most Outstanding Clinical Acumen Award | Division of Ophthalmology

EDUCATION

  • July 1994- June 1995
  • Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary; Chicago, IL | Fellowship (Pediatric Ophthalmology)
  • July 1993- July 1994
  • Howard University Hospital
  • July 1990- July 1993
  • Howard University; Washington, D.C. Residency (Ophthalmology)
  • July 1989- June 1990 
  • Washington Hospital Center; Washington, D.C. | Residency (Department of General Surgery)
  • July 1988- June 1989
  • Washington Hospital Center; Washington, D.C. | Internship (Department of General Surgery)
  • May 1988
  • Howard University Medical School; Washington, D.C. | Medical Degree
  • May 1984
  • Fisk University; Nashville, TN. | Bachelor of Science in Biology

EMPLOYMENT

  • August 2002 – Present
  • Koala Eye Centre
  • February 1998 – July 2002
  • Magruder Eye Institute; Orlando, FL
    Pediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus / Neuro-Ophthalmology / Adult Motility Disorders
  • December 1997 – January 1998
  • Relocating
  • July 1997 – December 1997
  • Michigan State University | Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology | Associate, Clinical Professor
  • June 1995 – July 1997
  • Private Practice – Grand Rapids, MI | Patrick Droste, M.D. & Michael Spencer, M.D.
    Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus/Adult Motility Disorders
  • July 1993 – June 1994
  • Howard University Hospital; Washington, D.C.
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MEMBERSHIPS

  • National Medical Association (N.M.A.)
  • American Medical Association (A.M.A.)
  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (A.A.P.O.S.)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (A.A.O.) 
  • Orange County Medical Society
  • American Board of Ophthalmology (Diplomat)
  • North Carolina Medical Society

STAFF APPOINTMENTS

  • Women’s Hospital | Active: Attending
  • Wesley Long Hospital | Active: Attending
  • Moses Cone Health System | Active: Attending
  • High Point Regional Health System | Active: Attending
  • Health South Surgery Center | Active: Attending

INTERESTS

  • Faith, Family, Working with the Youth and Community, Cultural Events,
    Public Speaking, Travel, Swimming, Running, Chess, Cooking