Peter Blackburn MD
Retinal Disease, Uveitis
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
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110 Conn TerSte 550Lexington, KY 40508
Phone+1 859-323-5867
Fax+1 606-528-9397
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Summary
- Dr. Peter Blackburn is an ophthalmologist based in Lexington, KY, with subspecialties in retinal disease and uveitis. He completed his medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at the same institution and an internship at Wright State University. Dr. Blackburn has expertise in ophthalmic oncology, general/comprehensive ophthalmology, vitreoretinal disease, and pediatric retinal disease. His research includes publications on proliferative vitreoretinopathy and endophthalmitis, which have been cited in the field multiple times. He was recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2014.
Education & Training
University of ColoradoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1998 - 2001
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998- University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
KY State Medical License 2001 - 2027
CO State Medical License 2003 - 2013
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2016-2017
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 35 citationsRibozyme to proliferating cell nuclear antigen to treat proliferative vitreoretinopathy.Naresh Mandava, Peter J Blackburn, David B. Paul, Matthew W. Wilson, Susana B. Read
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2002-10-01 - 3 citationsOptic disk edema as a presentation of propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitisGregory A Kouyoumdjian, Thomas P Larkin, Peter J Blackburn, Naresh Mandava
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2001-08-01
Press Mentions
UK's Peter Blackburn Recognized as Ophthalmologist of the YearJune 18th, 2019
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