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John Burroughs, MD, Ophthalmology, Colorado Springs, CO, UCHealth Memorial Hospital

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Ophthalmology • Colorado Springs, CO

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

President of John R. Burroughs, M.D., P.C.

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  • Office

    300 Garden of the Gods Rd, Ste 100
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
    Phone+1 719-473-8801
    Fax+1 719-473-8581
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Summary

  • I am a board certified Ophthalmologist that completed a 2 year Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. My practice is limited to plastic surgery of the forehead, eyelids, face, and neck.

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1999
  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
    United States Air Force School of Aerospace MedicineFellowship, Aerospace Ophthalmology, 1994 - 1996
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
  • UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1993, MD
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinBS, 1985 - 1989
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolB. S., With Honors, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2004 - 2008
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors Best Doctors, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2012-2013
  • Meritorious Service Medal 2004, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Re: “The efficacy of the midfacial seal drape in preventing oculofacial surgical field fire risk”  
    Burroughs JR, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2014
  • Re: "Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) for the correction of periorbital hollows, dark circles, and lower eyelid bags"  
    Burroughs JR, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2014
  • Re: “Arcanobacterium hemolyticum orbital cellulitis: a rare but aggressive disease”  
    Burroughs JR, Hsueh JB, Pelton RW, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery Textbook 
    Chapter: Keys to Success When Marking the Skin in Upper Blepharoplasty 
    Page 62.0 - 64.0Burroughs JR, Anderson RLSpringer Publishing, NY NY2009
  • Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery Textbook 
    Chapter: Internal Brow Elevation with Corrugator Removal 
    Page 95.0 - 98.0Burroughs JR, Anderson RLSpringer Publishing, NY NY2009
  • Pearls and Pitfalls in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery Textbook 
    Chapter: Avoiding or Minimizing Postoperative Swelling 
    Page 112.0 - 113.0Burroughs JR, Anderson RLSpringer Publishing, NY NY2009
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Bacterial-Fungal Sinusitis Masquerading As An Erosive Sino-Orbital Mass
    Burroughs JR, Hsueh JB, Knox BE, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Spring Meeting, Newport, RI, 1/1/2013
  • New Treatments and Considerations for Blepharospasm
    Burroughs JR, Soparkar NS, Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Annual Symposium, Columbus, OH, 1/1/2012
  • Management for the Dry Eye
    Burroughs JR, Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation Annual Symposium, Columbus, OH, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • The Eye Exam for Flight Surgeons 
    Brooks AFB, TX - 1/2./1995
  • Ocular Pharmacology 
    Brooks AFB, 1995, 1996
  • Ocular Emergencies Management for the Primary Care Practitioner 
    Lackland AFB, TX - 1/22/1999
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Press Mentions

  • Your Healthy Family: Non-Surgical Options to a Surgical Facelift
    Your Healthy Family: Non-Surgical Options to a Surgical FaceliftJune 28th, 2019
  • Your Healthy Family: Options When It Comes to a Surgical Facelift
    Your Healthy Family: Options When It Comes to a Surgical FaceliftApril 16th, 2019
  • Dr. John R. Burroughs, Plastic Surgeon in Colorado Springs, Earns Respected RealSelf 500 Award for Ongoing Commitment to Consumer Education and High Patient Ratings
    Dr. John R. Burroughs, Plastic Surgeon in Colorado Springs, Earns Respected RealSelf 500 Award for Ongoing Commitment to Consumer Education and High Patient RatingsApril 30th, 2018
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External Links

  • Office Websitehttp://www.drjohnburroughs.com
  • Verified Reviewshttp://www.medrounds.org/main/component/content/article/3-doctors/112122-john-burroughs-md.html

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