Awards and Honors

APPRECIATION AWARD, 2007
Recognizing dedication, service and support of the University of Maryland Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA 2005-2006 DATABASE, 2005-2006
Selected by peers

MANCHESTER WHO’S WHO AMONG EXECUTIVES AND PROFESSIONALS, 2005-2006
Published in the Honors Edition of the Registry

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 2005
Recognizing contributions to the Academy

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PHYSICIAN’S RECOGNITION AWARD, 2005
with Commendation in Continuing Medical Education

ACADEMICKEYS WHO’S WHO IN MEDICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION, 2004-2005
Recognizing contributions in medical education

SELECTED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, 2004
Recognizing experience, training, and professional associations

Published in 2004-2005 edition of the Guide to America’s TopOphthalmologists

LASERVISION MILESTONE AWARD, 2002
For reaching a milestone level of procedures with LaserVision Centers

COMMANDER’S MEDAL, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, 2002
For outstanding performance

Portsmouth, VA

SELECTED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP OPHTHALMOLOGISTS, 2002
Recognizing experience, training, and professional associations

Published in 2002-2003 edition of the Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists

MEMBER OF AMERICA’S REGISTRY OF OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALS, 2002
Recognizing leadership and contribution in the field of Ophthalmology

Published in 2002-2003 edition of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, 2002
For dedicated service to Mini-Med School

Baltimore, MD

MEMBER OF THE KINGSTON’S NATIONAL REGISTRY OF WHO’S WHO, 2002
Recognizing contributions to the profession and community

Published in 2002 edition of Kingston’s National Registry of Who’s Who

HERO CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, 2001
In recognition of valuable contributions to HERO

Baltimore, MD

LIFE MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTRY OF WHO’S WHO, 2001
Recognizing exemplary service, both to the community and profession

Published in 2001 edition of National Registry of Who’s Who

BALTIMORE MAGAZINE TOP DOCS, 2000
Selected by peers as one of Baltimore’s finest physicians

Baltimore, MD

ANG DUONG HOSPITAL CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, 1996
For contributions to eye doctor training and implementation of the first survey of eye conditions and blindness

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

BINH THUAN HOSPITAL SERVICE RECOGNITION, 1996
For excellence in developing and teaching program in cataract surgery

Binh Thuan, Vietnam

VIETNAM MINISTRY OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION, 1996
For excellence in developing and teaching program in cataract surgery

Vietnam Ministry of Health

Hanoi, Vietnam

AARON DIAMOND FELLOWSHIP FOR THE EXTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND HEALTH CARE, 1989
For excellence in delivery of world health service

Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, India

Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York

NIH SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, 1987
Cornell University Medical College

NIH SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, 1986
Cornell University Medical College

EYER EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP, 1985-1989
Financial award in recognition of academic achievement

Cornell University Medical College

THE DEAN’S TUITION FELLOWSHIP, 1985-1989
Full tuition award in recognition of academic achievement and future academic potential

Cornell University Medical College

CORNELL TRADITION ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP, 1983-1985
Financial award in recognition of academic excellence

Cornell University