Paul Owen Phelps MD FACS (He/Him)
Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery
Attending Surgeon
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2001 N Halsted StSte 200Chicago, IL 60614
Phone+1 312-888-5754
Fax+1 833-989-2458
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Summary
- Paul Phelps, MD, FACS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern, Director of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery at Cook County Health, and CEO of Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. He specializes in laser eyelid and facial surgery, thyroid eye disease, and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Phelps has authored over 100 publications and is a renowned international speaker.
Education & Training
Albany Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2015 - 2017
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 2014 - 2015
Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 2011 - 2014
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2010
University of Minnesota – MinneapolisBS, Chemistry, 1998 - 2003- University of Minnesota – MinneapolisBA, Neuroscience, 1998 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2017
WI State Medical License 2014 - 2015
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fulbright Scholar United States Department of State
- Best Research Project of the Year Ophthalmology Department, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, 2012
- Advocacy Ambassador Award Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, 2013
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Clinical Trials
- A Phase 2b, Study of Linsitinib in Subjects With Active, Moderate to Severe Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Start of enrollment: 2022 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Atypical Location of Pleomorphic Adenoma Involving the Eyelid Margin.Anthony S Wong, Paul Phelps
Ophthalmology. 2024-12-01 - Autoimmune Disorders and the Eye.Lisa Thompson, Thomas Patrianakos, James Garcia, Arshia Wadhwa, Ellen Yang
Disease-a-Month. 2024-05-01 - Infraorbital Injections of Polymethylmethacrylate Microspheres: Treatments for Delayed Granulomatous Inflammation.Paul O Phelps, Nora A Ibrahim, John B Holds, Guy G Massry
Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. 2024-04-24
Journal Articles
- Pigmented Conjunctival Lesions as Presenting Signs of Vaginal MelanomaDale R Meyer, Paul O Phelps, Ocular Oncology and Pathology
- Uveal Melanoma Presenting as a Pigmented Conjuntival LesionPhelps PO, Surapaneni KR, Nehls SM, Altaweel MM., Ophthalmology, 1/1/2015
- Boston Keratoprosthesis with Severe EctasiaPhelps PO, Warner EJ, Nehls SM., Ophthalmology, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment Study 2 (ERODS2)Phelps PO, Hill G, LaMattina K, Giovingo M, Wongskhaluang J, Ahuja RM., ARVO Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1/7./2012
- Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment Study 3 (ERODS3).Ofori D, Phelps PO, Ahuja RM, American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA, 1/17/2013
- The Role of the Harderian and Lacrimal Glands in the Prevention of Dry Eye in RabbitsPhelps PO, McAnulty J, Darjatmoko S, et al., ARVO Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, 1/3./2015
Lectures
- Public Health: Vision for South IndiaNashville, Tennessee - 1/26/2010
- A Case Report of Granulocytic SarcomaChicago, Illinois - 1/30/2013
- Advocacy Ambassador DayChicago, Illinois - 1/13/2013
Other
- Pleomorphic adenoma (benign mixed tumor) of lacrimal glandPhelps PO, EyeWiki
http://eyewiki.aao.org - Actinic KeratosisPhelps PO, EyeWiki
http://eyewiki.aao.org - Canalicular TraumaPhelps PO, EyeWiki
http://eyewiki.aao.org
Authored Content
- Physicians Must Advocate for Policy Changes to Address Gun Violence EpidemicJune 2017
- Physicians Must Advocate for Policy Changes to Address Gun Violence EpidemicJune 2017
Press Mentions
Game-Changing Medication Brightens Outlook for Vision PatientsJune 11th, 2022
Grant Support
- Carolyn L. Kuckein Research ScholarshipAlpha Omega Alpha - Medial Honor SocietyPresent
Committees
- Treasurer, Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons 2017 - Present
Research History
- Research AssociateMIT2003 - 2005
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Speaker, Horizon
External Links
- Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgeryhttp://drphelps.com
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