Karl C Golnik MD

Ophthalmology•Phoenix, AZ

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Professor, Ophthalmology, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix AZ

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240 W Thomas Rd# 401Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone+1 602-406-6262
Fax+1 602-406-6261

Summary

Dr. Karl Golnik is an accomplished ophthalmologist based in Phoenix, AZ, with a subspecialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He completed his medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and the University of Virginia Medical Center, respectively. Dr. Golnik is Chairman emeritus of the department of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center He has contributed to the field with numerous publications, particularly in the areas of ophthalmic education and neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Golnik has received several honors throughout his career, including a Lifetime Resident Education Award from the University of Cincinnati and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1990
Greater Baltimore Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Amherst CollegeB.A., Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982
Manchester High SchoolDiploma, High School, 1978

Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1994 - 2027
AZ State Medical License 2022 - 2026
KY State Medical License 1994 - 2024
FL State Medical License 2015 - 2017
SC State Medical License 1991 - 1994
MD State Medical License 1990 - 1992
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
Lifetime Resident Education Award University of Cincinnati, 2010
Special Tribute International Council of Ophthalmology, 2008
Resident Teaching Award Department of Ophthalmology, University of Louisville, 2008, 2013
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, 2007
Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2006
Straatsma Award 2006
Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005, 2011
Resident Teaching Award Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, 2001
Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999
Best Doctors in Cincinnati 1998
Resident Teaching Award Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati, 1997, 2001, 2009
Best Doctors in America 1996
Pierre Jenkins Award Medical University of South Carolina, 1994
Travel Fellowship Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 1991
Fellow/Resident Award North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, 1989
Sigma XI, Scientific Fraternity 1982
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Personal and Contextual Influences on African Medical Students' Career Choices in Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study.
Alec Bernard, Dawit Mengesha, Kathryn Flaharty, Nina Tiertoore, Abdi Tolera
Family Medicine. 2025-04-09
Online Faculty Development on Curriculum Design in Simulation-based Education by International Collaboration - An Example from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Helena P Filipe, Karl Golnik, Amelia C Geary, Janvier Kilangalanga, Heather G Mack
Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology. 2023-11-21
3 citations
Predictors of matching into an ophthalmology fellowship for international medical graduates: a San Francisco match analysis.
Muhammad Ali, Safa Saeed, Sidra Zafar, Karl C Golnik, Fasika Woreta
International Ophthalmology. 2023-06-01

Journal Articles

Cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedures in the treatment of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Malik A, Golnik K, Int Ophthalmol Clin, 1/1/2014
Neuro-ophthalmology around the world
Golnik K, J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 12/1/2013
Improvement from no light perception after orbital decompression for optic neuropathy
Devoto MH, Golnik K, Bernardini FP, Alencar VM, Ophthalmology, 11/1/2013
Recovery of Ocular Motor Cranial Nerve Palsy After Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Chhabra MS, Golnik K, J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 9/18/2013
Optic Nerve Sheath Cyst-like Formation Presenting as a Delayed Complication of Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration
Naqvi M, Thiagarajah C, Golnik K, Lee A, Kersten R, Nerad J, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 7/22/2013
Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration vs Cerebrospinal Diversion Procedures: What Is the Preferred Surgical Procedure for the Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hyperten...
Spitze A, Malik A, Al-Zubidi N, Golnik K, Lee AG, J Neuro-Opthalmol, 1/1/2013
Cat Scratch Neuroretinitis: The Role of Acute and Convalescent Titers for Diagnosis
Gulati A, Yalamanchhili S, Golnik K, Lee AG, J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 1/1/2012
Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Radiation Optic Neuropathy
Malik A, Golnik K, J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 1/1/2012
Neuro-ophthalmic Sarcoidosis
Baughman RP, Weiss KL, Golnik K, Eye & Brain, 1/1/2012
The International Council of Ophthalmology: Vision for Ophthalmic Education in an Interdependent World
Lee AG, Golnik K, Tso MO, Spivey B, Miller K, Gauthier TM, Am J Ophthalmol, 1/1/2012
Intentional extreme anisometropic pseudophakic monovision: New approach to the cataract patient with longstanding diplopia
Osher RH, Golnik K, Barret G, Shimizu K, J Cataract Refract Surg, 1/1/2012
Refocusing ophthalmic education: The International Council of Ophthalmology’s initiatives and tools for enhancing teaching worldwide
Golnik K, Mayorga E, Spivey B, Ritch R, Gauthier TM, Asia-Pacific J Ophthalmol, 1/1/2012
The ophthalmology surgical competency rubric for strabismus surgery
Golnik K, Motley WW, Atilla H, Pilling R, Reddy H, Sharma P, Yadarola M, Zhao K, JAAPOS, 1/1/2012
The Ophthalmology Surgical Competency Assessment Rubric for Lateral Tarsal Strip Surgery
Golnik K, Gauba V, Saleh GM, Collin R, Naik MN, Devoto M, Nerad J, Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2012
ICO principles and guidelines for education of the ophthalmic specialist
Lee AG, Golnik K, Spivey BE, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Europe, 6/1/2011
The ICO’s Residency Program Directors Course
Golnik K, Lee A, Spivey B, Cataract & Ref Surg, 6/1/2011
A cataract and intraocular lens surgical simulation (CISS) curriculum for teaching and assessing surgical competency
Lee AG, Golnik K, Oetting TA, Beaver HA, Saleh G, Gauba V, Baze E, Mahr M, J Acad Ophthalmol, 1/1/2011
Resolution of Papilledema Associated with Sleep Apnea
Javaheri S, Qureshi Z, Golnik K, J Clin Sleep Med, 1/1/2011
Progressive multiple bilateral cranial nerve palsies due to malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour
Qureshi Z, Kendler A, Golnik K, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1/1/2010
Development of a Tool for Assessment of Resident Cataract Surgery Instrument Knowledge
Mian SI, Sullivan T, Millican W, Uhler T, Gedde SJ, Lee AG, Golnik K, J Acad Ophthalmol, 1/1/2009
Assessment of Resident Cataract Surgery Instrument Knowledge
Sullivan T, Musch DC, Millican W, Uhler T, Gedde SJ, Lee AG, Golnik K, Mian SI, J Acad Ophthalmol, 1/1/2009
The Ophthalmic News and Education (ONE) Network
Golnik K, J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 6/1/2008
The International Council of Ophthalmology’s International task Force on Coordination and Education of Program Directors of Ophthalmology Residencies
Golnik K, J Acad Ophthalmol, 1/1/2008
Cavitary Optic Disc Anomalies: Neurologic Considerations
Golnik K, Current Neurology & Neuroscience Reports, 1/1/2008
The 2006 Straatsma Award Lecture: The (R)Evolution in Medical Education
Golnik K, J Acad Ophthalmol, 1/1/2008
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