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Joseph Fong, MD, Ophthalmology, Memphis, TN, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Ophthalmology • Memphis, TN

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    930 Madison Ave Suite 200
    Memphis, TN 38103
    Phone+1 901-448-6650
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Education & Training

  • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    University of Oklahoma College of MedicineFellowship, Dean Mcgee Eye Institute - Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, 2021 - 2022
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency, Ophthalmology, 2018 - 2021
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2017

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • State of TennesseeAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Annie Moreau, MD Fellow Teaching Award Dean McGee Eye Institute, 2022
  • Resident of the Year Award UAMS Jones Eye Institute, 2021
  • Raymond & Mary Morris Annual Ophthalmology Resident Award 3rd Place UAMS Jones Eye Insitute, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pepper-Ball-Related Ocular Injury  
    Chacko JA, Fong JW (co-first author), Davis RL, Clin Exp Ocul Trauma Infect, 7/10/2021
  • Corneal Decompensation following Intrastromal Hydration of Corneal Wounds with 0.5% Moxifloxacin  
    Fong JW, Ahmad KT, Chacko JG, Phillips PH, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Online Case Reports, 6/20/2021
  • Re: Smartphone Fundus Videography for Documentation of Retinal and Optic Nerve Head Diseases  
    Fong JW, Yee JL, Uwaydat SH, Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 5/8/2021
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Abstracts/Posters

  • The timing of cataract surgery in giant cell arteritis patients
    Fong JW, Chacko JG, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Amelia Island, FL, USA, 3/2020
  • Vitreo-papillary traction syndrome masquerading as papilledema
    Fong JW, Sallam AB, Chacko JG, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 3/2019
  • Systematic review of the direct superior ophthalmic vein approach for embolization of indirect carotid-cavernous fistulas
    Fong JW, Meador AG, Fowler BT, Longitudinal Scholars Project Showcase: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA, 1/2017
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Other

Authored Content

  • 121 Gross Anatomy Practice Questions for the Upper Extremity and Back: For Medical, Dental, and Physician Assistant StudentsAugust 2016
  • 252 Gross Anatomy Practice Questions for the Head and Neck: For Medical, Dental, and Physician Assistant StudentsJune 2016

Press Mentions

  • Coming Together
    Coming TogetherJuly 16th, 2020

Research History

  • Research Assistant - University of Tennessee Health Science CenterInvestigate the molecular and clinical characterization of CFTR mutant R347P to understand the phenotypic expression of cystic fibrosis with ΔF508/R347P paired mutations.2011 - 2011

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Joseph Fong, Dr. Joseph Fong, MD, Dr. J Fong, Dr. Joseph Wesley Fong