
Howard Nicholas Straub DO
Refractive Surgery
Board Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon
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7440 W. Alaska DriveLakewood, CO 80226
Phone+1 303-922-0288
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Summary
- Howard Straub, DO, is an ophthalmologist based in Denver, Colorado with subspecialty training in refractive surgery. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital and holds a medical degree from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His professional expertise includes refractive and cataract surgery, as well as laser vision correction. Dr. Straub has contributed to publications, including the textbook, Refractive Eye Surgery, Second Edition, and holds a U.S. and International Patent in the field of presbyopia. He is a Fellow and Past President of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Straub has received multiple awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
- Detroit Osteopathic HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1976 - 1979
- Detroit Osteopathic HospitalInternship, rotating internship, 1975 - 1976
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1975
- University of VermontFellowship, 1970 - 1971
- William Paterson UniversityBA, Chemistry and Physics, 1966 - 1970
- William Paterson UniversityBA, 1966 - 1970
Certifications & Licensure
- CO State License 1979 - 2027
- CA State License 2010 - 2026
- WA State License 2002 - 2026
- NV State License 2004 - 2025
- NM State License 2008 - 2023
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
- Distinguished Service Award American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, 1998
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Ocular Manifestations of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)Howard N. Straub, DO, Journal of the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology, 1/1/1989
- Fluorescein AngiographyHoward N. Straub, DO, Rocky Mountain Medical Journal, 1/1/1981
- The True Ophthalmic EmergenciesHoward N. Straub, DO, Michigan Osteopathic Journal, 1/1/1978
Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Symposium on Cataract, IOL, and Refractive SurgeryBoston, MA - 1/9/2010
- Neuro-ophthalmology UpdateSwedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA - 1/20/2007
- A Contact Lens Design and Manufacturing UpdateCiba Vision (a Novartis Company), World Headquarters, Duluth, GA - 1/17/2007
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- American Osteopathic College of OphthalmologyMember and Past-President
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