DavidMMillsMDFACS

Ophthalmology • Pensacola, FL

Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

OculoFacial Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgeon at Mills Eye + Facial Surgery

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Office
9050 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone+1 850-266-7500

Fax+1 850-390-4576
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Education & Training

Albany Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005 - 2007
University of FloridaResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
Beaumont Health (Dearborn & Taylor)Internship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2000
Wheaton College - MassachusettsB.A., Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
AL State Medical License 2010 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2004 - 2008
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2001
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Accepted to Madison Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals Throughout the World 2010
Accepted to Cambridge Who’s Who Registry Among Executives and Professionals in the field of Research, Medicine and Healthcare 2009
Accepted to Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2009
Accepted to Premier International Who’s Who Registry of Outstanding Professionals 2009
America’s Top Ophthalmologists Consumers’ Research Council of Americ, 2009, 2011-2012
Fellow American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2009
Fellow American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009
Accepted to Marquis Who’s Who in America 2008
Accepted to Presidential Who’s Who 2008
Honored as One of Northeast Florida’s Top Medical Professionals, “Top Docs” Issue Jacksonville Magazine, 2008-2009
Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2008
Fellow American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc., 2008
America’s Top Plastic Surgeons Consumers’ Research Council of Americ, 2007-2008, 2010-2012
Honored Member, Empire Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals 2006
Associate Fellow American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2004
Associate Fellow American College of Surgeons, 2004
Active Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2001
Senior Biochemistry Award American Institute of Chemists Foundation, 1992
Student Leadership Award nominee Wheaton College, 1992
Three-time Named Scholarship Recipient Wheaton College, 1992
Two-time Award Recipient for Independent Honor Thesis Research Wheaton Foundation, 1992
Balfour Scholar 1992
Dean's List each semester 1992
Inclusion in National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals 1992
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 1992
Presidential Scholar 1992
Tri Beta Biological Honor Society 1992
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Central lower eyelid thinning with trichiasis: characterization and management of a unique subset of entropion in elderly patients.
David M. Mills, Dale R. Meyer> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2009 Nov 1
Ocular manifestations of long-term mascara use.
Ciolino, J.B., Mills, D.M., Meyer, D.R.> ;Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009-07-01
2 citations
Posttraumatic cellulitis and ulcerative conjunctivitis caused by Yersinia enterocolitica O:8.
David M. Mills, Dale R. Meyer> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008 Sep 1
Sneezing reflex associated with intravenous sedation and periocular anesthetic injection.
Ahn, E.S., Mills, D.M., Meyer, D.R., Stasior, G.O.> ;Am J Ophthalmol. 2008 Jul
Developing standards for distortion product otoacoustic emission measurements.
Mills, D. M.,Feeney, M. P.,Drake, E. J.,Folsom, R. C.,Sheppard, L.,Seixas, N. S.> ;J. Acoust. Soc. Am.. 2007 Oct 02
11 citations
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome: Quantifying the Effect of Horizontal Tightening on Upper Eyelid Position
David M. Mills, Dale R. Meyer, Andrew R. Harrison> ;Ophthalmology. 2007 Oct 1
Nasolacrimal duct obstruction with Urbach-Wiethe syndrome.
Ostrovsky, A., Mills, D.M., Farber, M., Meyer, D.R.> ;Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007-05-01
Optic neuritis is nothing to sneeze at.
Vaphiades, M.S., Yunker, J.J., Roberson, G.H., Meyer, D.R., Mills, D.M.> ;Surv Ophthalmol. 2007-01-01
Pediatric ophthalmic computed tomographic scanning and associated cancer risk.
Mills, D.M., Tsai, S., Meyer, D.R., Belden, C.> ;Am J Ophthalmol. 2006 Dec
Orbital emphysema.
Lee, S.L., Mills, D.M., Meyer, D.R., Silver, S.M.> ;Ophthalmology. 2006 Nov
Acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction.
Mills, D.M., Meyer, D.R.> ;Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2006 Oct
50 citations
The microbiologic spectrum of dacryocystitis: a national study of acute versus chronic infection.
David M. Mills, Marc G. Bodman, Dale R. Meyer, Asa D. Morton> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2007 Jul 1
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Journal Articles

Reply: Upper eyelid laxity
Mills DM, Meyer DR, Harrison, AR, Ophthalmology, 1/1/2009
A systematic approach to selecting a premium IOL: One group’s method for basing decisions on specific preoperative subjective and objective criteria
Nicolitz E, Mills DM, Champion L, Catania L, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today, 1/1/2008
The microbiologic spectrum of dacryocystitis: a national study of acute vs chronic infection
Mills DM, Bodman MG, Meyer DR, Morton AD 3rd; for the ASOPRS Dacryocystitis Study Group, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2007
Redefining vision correction: understanding custom wavefront refraction and the H-D eye exam
Catania L, Nicolitz E, Rosenbaum M, Champion L, Mills DM, Review of Optometry, 1/1/2007
Pediatric ophthalmic computed tomographic scanning and associated cancer risk Reply
Mills DM, Meyer DR, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/2007
Making the new ophthalmologist a happy ophthalmologist
Mills DM, Costello P, New Ophthalmologist, 1/1/2006
Visco-assisted canalicular visualization
Mills DM, Nicolitz E, Ophthalmology Times, 1/1/2005
Adaptive optics makes waves in eye care
Catania LJ, Henson J, Nicolitz E, Mills DM, Review of Optometry, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology: Clinical Practice
Chapter: Unusual eyelid neoplasms.
Page 3379 - 3394Mills DM, Meyer DR, Sassani JW, Hidayat AA, Jakobiec FAEditors: Albert DM, Jakobiec FA.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2008
Manual of Oculoplastic Surgery
Chapter: Eyelid and facial resurfacing.
Page 89 - 92Lessner AM, Fagien S, Mills DMEditors: Levine MR.Butterworth-Heinemann, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2003

Abstracts/Posters

Sneezing reflex associated with intravenous sedation and periocular anesthetic injection.
Ahn E, Mills DM, Meyer DR, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2007
Floppy eyelid syndrome: quantifying the effect of horizontal tightening on upper eyelid position.
Mills DM, Meyer DR, Harrison AR, Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2006
The microbiologic spectrum of dacryocystitis: a national study of acute vs. chronic infection.
Mills DM, Bodman MG, Meyer DR, Morton AD 3rd; for the ASOPRS Dacryocystitis Study Group, The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Scientific Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2006
Frozen globes: Acute onset bilateral orbital myositis.
Meyer DR, Mills DM, The Apogean Society Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2006
Unusual eyelid and facial lesions.
Meyer DR, Mills DM, The Apogean Society Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2006
Orbital emphysema with old blowout fracture and sinusitis.
Lee SL, Mills DM, Meyer DR, Silver SM, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, 1/1/2006
Bilateral extreme enophthalmos: treatment options.
Meyer DR, Mills DM, The Apogean Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/14/2005
Skull base orbital tumor: a big nut to crack.
Meyer DR, Mills DM, The Apogean Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/14/2005
Current practice patterns in the surgical treatment of unilateral congenital ptosis in pediatric patients: a survey study.
Mills DM, Lessner AM, Stevens G, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2004
HSV-Related eyelid mass following chemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Mills DM, Vaishnav HD, Lessner AM, Smith MF, Eskin TA, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2004
A rare case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in the orbit.
Neelakantan A, Ginsberg BR, Mills DM, Reith JD, Lessner AM, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Fall Scientific Symposium, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2004
Congenital glaucoma: a case-based synopsis of clinical presentation, pathophysiologic theory, and management.
Mills DM, Doyle JW, Smith MF, Levine LM, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Annual Meeting, 1/1/2004
Surgical management of acquired hypoglobus and associated enophthalmos by inferior rectus recession and modified release of the lower eyelid retractors.
Levine LM, Mills DM, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Annual Meeting, 1/1/2003
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Lectures

Infection Control in the Office Setting.
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2013
Top Ten Oculoplastic Diagnoses Not to Miss.
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2013
When do Droopy Lids Affect the Patient?
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2013
An Inside Look at Oculoplastics.
Pensacola, FL - 1/1/2010
Don’t Cry Over the Tearing Patient.
Sandestin, FL - 1/1/2010
The microbiologic spectrum of dacryocystitis: a national study of acute vs. chronic infection.
Gainesville, FL - 1/1/2009
Workshop in Flap Techniques in Oculoplastic Surgery: Advancement Flaps.
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2008
OKAP Review Course in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2007
Ophthalmology Oral Board Examination Preparation Course – Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2007
Blepharophimosis and Associated Congenital Ptosis.
Jacksonville, FL - 1/1/2007
The Optic Nerve.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
The Pupil.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Oculoplastics Overview.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Benign Eyelid Neoplasms.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Eyelid Malpositions.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Eyelid Reconstruction.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Eyelid Trauma.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Lacrimal Anatomy and Evaluation.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Lacrimal Surgery.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Malignant Eyelid Neoplasms.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Orbital Surgery.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Orbital Trauma.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
The Anophthalmic Socket: Enucleation, Evisceration, and Exenteration.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2006
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - 1/1/2005
Current Trends in Ophthalmology in the United States.
Jacksonville, FL - 1/1/2004
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Other

American Academy of Ophthalmology Online Training Course, Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty,
Mills DM, Meyer DR
http://one.aao.org/lms/courses/cosmetic_facial_surgery/index.htm
1/1/2009

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Fellow
American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member