Omar Rizwan Ahmad MD

Retinal Disease

Marion Retina Institute - Director

1200 W DeyoungMarion, IL 62959
Phone+1 618-993-5686

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Education & Training

Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2009 - 2011
University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 2006 - 2009
Forest Park HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
WashU MedicineClass of 2005

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2011 - 2029
MO State Medical License 2011 - 2027
OH State Medical License 2018 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2006 - 2009
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina SpecialistsFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Compulink Advantage, Compulink Healthcare Solutions, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Advantage/EHR, Compulink Healthcare Solutions, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Compulink Advantage EHR, Compulink, 2012-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
Clival Epidural Hematoma in Traumatic Sixth Cranial Nerve Palsies Combined with Cervical Injuries
Hugh J. L. Garton, Stephen S. Gebarski, Omar R. Ahmad, Jonathan D. Trobe
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2010-03-01
3 citations
A novel missense mutation in the RDS/peripherin gene associated with retinal pattern dystrophy
Omar R. Ahmad, Radha Ayyagari, David N. Zacks
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2010-01-01
8 citations
Skew deviation as the initial manifestation of left paramedian thalamic infarction.
Edward Margolin, Dana L. Hanifan, Mary Berger, Omar R. Ahmad, Jonathan D. Trobe
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. 2008-12-01