MINNESOTA EYE CONSULTANTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. Larsen is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She has been heavily involved in medical mission initiatives, including participating as an associate Ophthalmologist with ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital during a service mission to Surabaya, Indonesia in March 2012.
Cristelle E. Boots, OD joined the Doctor of Optometry team at Minnesota Eye Consultants in 2021. Seeing patients out of our Blaine and Woodbury offices, Dr. Boots specializes in Primary Eye Care and Dry Eye.
Dr. Boots earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Winnipeg and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry. She has completed four externships: The Eye Centers of South Florida Dan and Hoffman, Miami, FL, the Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL, Boyco Image Optometry, Vancouver, and William Chapel Jr. Veterans Outpatient Clinic, Daytona Beach, FL. Following graduation, Dr. Boots worked with ophthalmologists in Indiana, seeing a lot of complex ocular disease such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy and doing pre and post op surgical care.
Dr. Boots is an active member in the Optometry community and is currently a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and the National Optometric Association.
Dr. Boots is fluent in English and French, both spoken and written. She is a former volunteer soccer coach for the Special Olympics Manitoba (2014-2015), where she worked with children with special needs to coordinate practices, exercise drills, and games to ultimately encourage the athletes to participate and communicate using specialized communications devices. Dr. Boots is a former competitive gymnast as well, representing team Manitoba 2004-2008. She coached and mentored aspiring gymnastics following her career in gymnastics. When she is not working, Dr. Boots likes to spend time with her family and friends, try new restaurants, and travel whenever possible.
"I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with many exceptional doctors who have encouraged and supported my passion, providing me with an invaluable knowledge base and reinforcing my diagnostic, communication, leadership and patient-doctor relationship skills. My goals are to use these skills, combined with an outstanding educational foundation, in providing the highest quality of patient care in all areas of optometry." - Dr. Cristelle E. Boots
"The way I approach healthcare is definitely a partnership with the people that I work with, whether it's my teammates in the office or the people that I serve. If you come to see me, know that I am fighting to preserve as much vision as possible and enhance your quality of life."
Dr. Clara M. Choo is originally from Toronto, Canada. She specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery.
Dr. Choo completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Biological Basis of Behavior. She went on to attend medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. She has received several research grants, awards and merit-based scholarships, including the Mayo Clinic scholarship, throughout the course of her education.
After spending a transitional year at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, Dr. Choo completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She was chosen to be Chief Resident in her final year, as well as the Advocacy Ambassador for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Choo recently completed a glaucoma fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Choo has authored numerous abstracts/publications and presented at several national conferences. She is actively involved in volunteer activities and mission trips.
Dr. Choo's professional affiliations include the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Glaucoma Society, the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
In her free time, Dr. Choo enjoys running, hiking, yoga, and traveling.
Dr. Sonja Iverson-Hill is a native of Glencoe, Minnesota. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She completed her optometry degree at the Michigan College of Optometry, and obtained clinical experience at Eye Associates of Lee's Summit in Lee's Summit, Missouri; Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan; and the Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Today, Dr. Iverson-Hill's focus at Minnesota Eye Consultants is in corneal and contact lens management, and primary care optometry. She is a certified optometrist by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry and has a special interest in specialty contact lens fitting, post-surgical management and ocular disease. Dr. Iverson-Hill is a certified orthokeratology specialist and a member of notable organizations including the Minnesota Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Iverson-Hill has been the recipient of the Rising Stars Spotlight from the GP lens institute and the Alcon Case Report Award for her achievements in specialty contact lens fitting. Dr. Iverson-Hill is accepting new patients and looks forward to assisting you with your eye care needs.
Dr. Gina Doeden earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, and then went on to earn her doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed her graduate training at the Illinois Eye Institute, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, Franciscan St. James Hospital and the West Side VA Medical Center in Chicago.
Before joining Minnesota Eye Consultants, Dr. Doeden practiced in Lakeville, MN for 13 years. She focused primarily on ocular disease prevention and treatment, acute care for ocular emergencies, treatment of refractive and accommodative disorders, contact lens management and pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery, cataract extractions, and other ophthalmic surgeries.
Dr. Doeden is also involved in volunteer activities with the Minnesota Optometric Association and her local community. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Johnna Hobbs is originally from Aurora, Il. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. She then went on to receive her doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, graduating Cum Laude. While there, she served as a low vision teaching assistant and was the fundraising chair and president of the Optometric Services to Humanities. She also received the Feinbloom Low Vision Award.
Dr. Hobbs has over 20 years of experience working with refractive surgery patients. Before joining Minnesota Eye Consultants, she practiced at TLC Laser Eye Center of Edina where she served as both the Clinical Director and Clinic Manager. At TLC, she worked with patients seeking LASIK, cataract surgery and implantable Collamer Lenses. She now uses this experience to help the patients in her ocular surface disease and dry eye practice. She also serves as the Director of Optometric Services at Minnesota Eye Consultants.
When she is not working, Dr. Hobbs enjoys hiking in state forests, keeping bonsai, and cooking. She also enjoys knitting when she can get the yarn away from her cat, Tsukiji.
Dr. Krista Stewart is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist at Minnesota Eye Consultants. She specializes in surgery of the eyelids, the tear drainage system and the orbit. Dr. Stewart also provides an array of facial rejuvenation services, including cosmetic eyelid surgery, small incision endoscopic forehead lifts as well as fillers and botulinum toxin injections for wrinkle reduction.
Originally from Madison, WI, Dr. Stewart completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in molecular biology. She then graduated with research honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. She completed her internship at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI and her residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Stewart completed her fellowship with the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for oculoplastic surgery at the Mayo Clinic/the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Stewart has received many honors, awards and research grants throughout the course of her education, including the Marck Gichert Memorial Award in the Neurosciences from UW-Madison and the Michigan Ophthalmology Trainee Career Development Award. She was also chosen for the American Association of Neurological Surgeon Medical Student Research Fellowship while in medical school.
Dr. Stewart is board certified in ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a candidate member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She has authored numerous book chapters and abstracts/publications and presented at several national conferences, and she currently serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports.
In her free time, Dr. Stewart enjoys spending time with her husband and two little ones, downhill skiing, yoga and cooking with family and friends. She was also a professional violinist for years before going to medical school.
Job Titles:
- Optometrist With Minnesota Eye Consultants. She Practices Out of Our Woodbury Office and Looks Forward to Helping Patients With Their Comprehensive Eye Car Needs
Dr. Larson received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Minnesota and completed her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern College of Optometry, in Memphis, Tennessee. She completed a clinical internship at the Eye Center at the Southern College of Optometry, followed by two clinical externships at the Memphis VAMC and the Pine Cone Vision Center in Sartell, Minnesota.
She has previously worked as a Surgery Coordinator, Optometric Technician, and Scribe at Southwest Eye Care in Chaska, Minnesota, gaining valuable Optometric experience in the field. Throughout her training and education, Dr. Larson received several honors, including Beta Sigma Kappa - International Optometric Honor Society, as well as Honors Clinic in Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2021, and Fall 2021.
Dr. Larson has been an active volunteer throughout her training, serving as a Minnesota State Representative (2019-2020) for Midwestern States Club at the Southern College of Optometry, where she promoted students to practice within the state of Minnesota. She was also a Calvary Episcopal Church Breakfast Volunteer, where she partnered with SCO Fellowship of Christian Optometrists to prepare and serve breakfast for the homeless population in downtown Memphis.
In her spare time, Dr. Larson enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with her husband and family. She and her husband are also expecting our first child on Halloween!
Dr. Lorin Larson a optometrist with Minnesota Eye Consultants. She practices out of our Woodbury office and looks forward to helping patients with their comprehensive eye car needs.
Mark Dsouza is a Physician Assistant, originally from Goa, India. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore, India in 1980 and his Master of Science (Ophthalmology) degree at the Post Graduate Institute in Chandigarh, India in 1985. In 2012, he obtained his Master of Physician Assistant Sciences degree from Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA.
Mark has 40,000+ hours of clinical experience as a comprehensive ophthalmologist in India, where he regularly performed a variety of eye surgeries including cataract surgery, LASIK and PRK. Since moving to the United States, Mark has worked in primary care, specialty eye care and urgent care settings as a Physician Assistant. Most recently, he practiced at the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Emergency Medicine department at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.
Mark is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants, and he is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He is also certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and CPR.
Mark has authored numerous abstracts/publications and received several awards and honors throughout the course of his career. He is heavily involved in volunteer initiatives and is a founding member of a free ophthalmic hospital in rural India. He has also committed a large amount of time to teach and was awarded Outstanding Off-Service Educator in 2015, 2016 and 2018 by the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine department.
Mark is available to perform general eye exams, urgent clinic services as well as pre/post-operative care. He offers extended and weekend hours and is based primarily out of our Minnetonka location.
During his free time, Mark loves to swim, walk and read fiction. He has recently relocated to Minnesota to be closer to his family.
Dr. Mark Buboltz serves as the Optometric Residency Coordinator at Minnesota Eye Consultants and is adjunct clinical faculty at the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Buboltz has special interests in dry eye management and specialty contact lenses as well as ocular disease, urgent care, surgery management, and primary care. Originally from Redwood Falls, MN, he completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, IL.
While at the Illinois College of Optometry, he received awards of merit for clinical excellence, the school's Trustee's Scholarship, and graduated magna cum laude.
After graduation, he completed his residency in ocular disease and ocular surgery co-management at Minnesota Eye Consultants. He has presented at various local and national conferences including the American Academy of Optometry, Minnesota Optometric Association, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In addition, Dr. Buboltz is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Intrepid Eye Society.
In his free time, Dr. Buboltz enjoys fishing and hunting, playing and watching sports of many varieties, trying different craft brews, and spending time with his wife, Susie, and daughter, May.
"My practice philosophy is pretty simple. When a patient walks into the exam room or clinic, I'm going to treat every patient like I would my own family member. If it's a procedure they need, I would think to myself, ‘Is this something I would do on my own family member?'. If that's the case, that's what I'll recommend."
Dr. Mona Fahmy is a board-certified optometrist who has completed a fellowship in refractive surgery care, anterior segment pathology, glaucoma and urgent care with Minnesota Eye Consultants. In addition to primary eye care, Dr. Fahmy also specializes in urgent care, ocular disease and peri-operative eye care.
Raised in Cedar Falls, Iowa, Dr. Fahmy earned a full-ride Presidential Scholarship to the University of Northern Iowa. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism with an emphasis in newspaper editing from the University of Florida. Dr. Fahmy earned her doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago. During her time at ICO, she kept busy serving as a class representative. She also enjoyed mentoring students as a teaching assistant and open lab tutor, while earning honors herself. Before graduating from ICO, she was presented with the American Academy of Optometry Advantage Scholarship and the Wildermuth Foundation Scholarship, each for academic excellence demonstrated by a student leader. Dr. Fahmy also earned the Alcon Case Report Award and America's Best "Your Passion for Optometry" Award. She completed her externship training at ICO's Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago Cornea Consultants, and the University of Chicago Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine.
Dr. Fahmy is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Minnesota Optometric Association and the Optometric Council on Refractive Technologies. She has been involved in the clinical care of disadvantaged populations in the Dominican Republic as part of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity and is passionate about continuing to serve those in need.
"Some people talk about how many surgeries they've done and one thing I tell my patients is that the one that I'm doing at that time is the most important one. I always try to do the best job that I possibly can so I can deliver beyond what the patient expects."
Dr. Omar Awad is a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in corneal diseases, cataract and lens implant procedures, and refractive treatments. He received his medical degree in ophthalmology from the University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his internship at the Hennepin County Medical Center and his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Eye and Ear Institute.
As part of Dr. Awad's extensive training, he has completed a fellowship in Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive surgery at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Awad is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, and he lectures internationally on cataract and lens implant surgery.
He is a current member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, the Cornea Society and the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Awad has consistently received Mpls St. Paul Magazine's Top Doctor's honors.
Dr. Awad has four daughters that keep him and his wife very busy with all of their activities. He likes to cook in his free time, and keeps active with swimming, triathlons, and marathon running.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota
- Certified Partner
"One of the things I pride myself on is trying to communicate very clearly with patients. I think that's especially important with patients that have a potentially blinding illness like glaucoma."
Dr. Patrick Riedel is a board-certified partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is fellowship-trained in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. In addition, he is specifically trained in multiple refractive surgery techniques such as LASIK, PRK, and refractive implant lenses.
Dr. Riedel graduated magna cum laude from Carleton College in 1987 where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He continued his education by attending the University of Minnesota Medical School. While there he received multiple scholarships for merit and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society in his third year. He served as the president of this organization during his last year of medical school.
After completing an internship year at Hennepin County Medical Center, he then pursued his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa, consistently ranked one of the top five ophthalmology training programs in the nation. He served as chief resident during the last six months of his residency.
Dr. Riedel continued his sub-specialty training, completing glaucoma and cataract surgery fellowships at the University of Utah John Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, and has been in practice since 1998.
As an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Riedel is actively involved in the clinical and surgical education of residents and fellows. He is an instructor in ocular pharmacology at Regions Hospital, and a consultant for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis. He frequently lectures to local and regional ophthalmologists and optometrists and serves as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, the credentialing organization for physicians seeking to practice ophthalmology.
Dr. Riedel has multiple professional affiliations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Glaucoma Society. He is actively involved in both clinical and surgical research studies and has written book chapters and published research articles.
Dr. Sherman Reeves is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in cornea and external disease, cataract, and refractive surgery. As director for Minnesota Eye Consultants' Clinical Research Department, Dr. Reeves leads research projects surrounding LASIK Eye Surgery, refractive surgery, complex case management, cataract surgery, natural lens replacement surgery, glaucoma management, corneal transplantation, iris reconstruction, surgical instrumentation, and drug therapies.
Dr. Reeves was raised in Manhattan, KS, and then attended the University of Kansas where he was elected president of the 25,000 member student body in his junior year. While at KU, he also served on the Kansas University Athletic Corporation board of directors and served as president of the Kansas Union Memorial Corporation board of directors, a $14 million non-profit corporation responsible for the operation of the Kansas Student Unions. In his junior year, Dr. Reeves was awarded a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, a prestigious national award recognizing outstanding public service. Upon graduating with distinction, he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received the Agnes Wright Strickland Award from the Chancellor for outstanding scholarship and service to the university.
Dr. Reeves completed his doctor of medicine degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He also completed a master's degree in public health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health on a merit-based, full-tuition Watt/Hansel Fellowship. While at Johns Hopkins, he was recognized for his research efforts with the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute Dana Center Student Award, the Henry Strong Denison Award for Excellence in Research and the Sibley and Catherine Hoobler Award for Excellence in Public Health and Medicine. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Reeves completed the University of Maryland's Mercy Medical Center internship in internal medicine.
Dr. Reeves obtained his ophthalmology residency training at the Duke University Eye Center in Durham, NC, where he was awarded the Dastgheib Eye Surgery Award in recognition for outstanding surgical skills. As a resident, he was also recognized with several national honors including the American Medical Association Foundation Leadership Award and was a co-recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Star Award for the creation of a regional resident advocacy program. He then served a year on the Duke faculty as Chief Resident, with responsibility for the operation and education programs of the Duke ophthalmology residency. Dr. Reeves then obtained subspecialty fellowship training in cornea, external disease, glaucoma and refractive surgery at Minnesota Eye Consultants. During his fellowship year, he was awarded the Claes Dohlman Society Award, given to a single individual nationally each year for excellence in cornea subspecialty training.
"I find treating patients with vision threatening eye disease very rewarding. Helping patients with serious vision problems is a passion that I have. I've never once considered it work - it's just a great way to spend a day, interacting with patients and trying to help them see better."
Thomas W. Samuelson, a founding partner and attending surgeon of Minnesota Eye Consultants, is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery. Dr. Samuelson completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota and his residency training at the University of South Florida where he served as chief resident. He received his sub-specialty training at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
An adjunct professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota and past chairman of the medical staff at the Phillips Eye Institute in Minneapolis, Dr. Samuelson has an active role in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians. He is a faculty member at Hennepin County Medical Center, a major teaching hospital for the University of Minnesota residency program. On a national level, Dr. Samuelson is the current president of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Junior and Senior Achievement Awards honoring contributions made to the Academy's educational programs. In 2018, Dr. Samuelson was awarded the AAO Lifetime Achievement Award. He also received the "Secretariate Award" for contributions to the AAO annual meeting. Dr. Samuelson has served as an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been named as America's Top Doctors each year since 2002. He is a past-president of the International Society of Spaeth Fellows - Wills Eye Hospital's Glaucoma Fellows Society.
Dr. Samuelson served on the executive committee of the American Glaucoma Society for nearly a decade. He has also served as the secretariat for the AAO annual meeting serving as chairman of the Skills Transfer Committee. As a member of the Basic Clinical Science Course Committee for the AAO, Dr. Samuelson helped to write the textbooks most studied by residents within the field of ophthalmology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Eye Study Club and the International Intraocular Lens Implant Club. Dr. Samuelson is the glaucoma section editor for Ocular Surgery News, the most widely circulated ophthalmology news publication worldwide. Dr. Samuelson also serves as an editorial board member and scientific reviewer for several ophthalmology journals.
Dr. Samuelson's research interests include MIGS surgical procedures involving the Schlemm Canal as well as the management of coincident cataract and glaucoma. He has also performed research on the safety of LASIK in patients with other ocular disorders, especially glaucoma. A frequent lecturer nationally and internationally on ocular surgery, he has published numerous scientific manuscripts and textbook chapters on ophthalmic surgery. To view a list of Dr. Samuelson's lectures and publications, click here.
On a personal note, Dr. Samuelson enjoys music, theater, golf, ice hockey, and running.
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology
William J. Lipham, MD is a board-certified Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at Minnesota Eye Consultants. Dr. Lipham's specialties include surgery of the eyelids, tear drainage system and the orbit. In addition to managing complex medical and surgical cases, he also provides a broad array of facial rejuvenation services, including cosmetic eyelid surgery, small incision endoscopic forehead lifts as well as Juvederm and Botulinum toxin injections for wrinkle reduction.
He was born and raised in Madison, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where his undergraduate studies in biology and zoology led him to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Lipham received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. After his first year of medical school training, Dr. Lipham was selected to participate in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute-National Institutes of Health (HHMI-NIH) Research Scholars Program at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. During his two-year NIH fellowship, he published three papers and received a young investigators award, valued at ¥75,000, from the Secretariat of the 5th International Symposium on the Immunology and Immunopathology of the Eye in Tokyo, Japan. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Lipham was chosen by a panel of NIH scientists to receive a $49,800.00 merit scholarship from HHMI for demonstrating "Outstanding potential as a future leader in academic medicine".
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Lipham completed his transitional internship at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, where he met his wife Azura. During his internship, Dr. Lipham traveled to Vietnam with the Aloha Medical Mission where he worked with a group of American eye surgeons who taught local doctors how to surgically reconstruct patients' eyelids and faces who had sustained severe trauma. This experience sparked an interest in pursuing additional training as ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Dr. Lipham is a Fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology and American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is an active member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association. He served as the Secretary of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology and is a past President of the Minneapolis Ophthalmological Society. In addition to these activities, he is a surgical consultant for a number of medical device companies, is a frequent lecturer at scientific meetings, and has published numerous articles and chapters in the fields of ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery.