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Vivek Patel, MD, Ophthalmology, Irvine, CA

VivekPatelMD

Ophthalmology Irvine, CA

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric & Strabismus

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2007
  • McGill University Health Center
    McGill University Health CenterResidency, ophthalmology, 2002 - 2006
  • McGill University Faculty Medicine Hospital
    McGill University Faculty Medicine HospitalOphthalmology, 2001 - 2006
  • University Saskatchewan Royal Hospital
    University Saskatchewan Royal HospitalClass of 2001, MD, cum laude
  • University of Saskatchewan
    University of SaskatchewanB.S., Anatomy/Physiology, Cum Laude, 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Residency Program Director USC, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
  • Teacher of the Year Award University of Ottawa Eye Institute, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Incidence of Discordant Temporal Artery Biopsies in the Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis  
    Durling, B. Toren A., Jordan D, Gilberg S., Patel V, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2014
  • The erebellum in eye movement control: nystagmus, coordinate frames and disconjugacy  
    Patel VR, Zee DS, Eye, 1/1/2014
  • Transient Monocular Visual Loss  
    Patel VR, Focal Points., 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Bilateral sequential optic neuropathy secondary to IgG4 infiltrating disease.
    Ahmad S, McCulley TJ, Patel VR, NANOS annual meeting, Rio Mar, PR, 1/1/2014
  • Correlation of Peripapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness by SD-OCT and Modified Frisen Clinical Grading System of Papilledema.
    Jun B, Patel VR, Subramanian PS, Miller NR, NANOS annual meeting, Rio Mar, PR, 1/1/2014
  • Double vision?...Give your head a shake.
    Patel VR, AlBreiki D, NANOS annual meeting, Snowbird, UT, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Current Neuro-Ophthalmology: new directions. 
    University of Saskatchewan, Department of Ophthalmology - 1/17/2014
  • Understanding Nystagmus: basics, patterns, and relevance. 
    University of Southern California, Department of Neurology - 1/9/2014
  • Thyoid Eye Disease: Pathogenesis and Management. 
    University of Southern California, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology - 1/7/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Ophthalmology Residents Adapt Amid COVID-Related Disruptions
    Ophthalmology Residents Adapt Amid COVID-Related DisruptionsJune 17th, 2020
  • Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) – Causes and Treatments
    Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) – Causes and TreatmentsJuly 18th, 2018
  • The Future Is Now: USC Roski Eye Institute Scientists Present Latest Research at the ARVO 2018 Annual Meeting
    The Future Is Now: USC Roski Eye Institute Scientists Present Latest Research at the ARVO 2018 Annual MeetingApril 27th, 2018
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