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Office
6401 Holly Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113Phone+1 505-355-2020- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- Wright Patterson Air Force BaseFlight Surgeon, Aerospace Medicine, Flight Surgeon Training, 2015 - 2016
- University of New Mexico, Anderson School of ManagementMBA, Business, Young Alumni Award, 2006 - 2008
- University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management.MBA, 2006 - 2008
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
- University of New Mexico School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
- University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 2000, MD
- University of New MexicoMSc, Biomedical Sciences, 1994 - 1996
- University of New MexicoB.S., Biochemistry, 1991 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- NM State Medical License 2000 - 2024
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Flight Surgeon, Lt Col USAF/NMANG, 2014-2020
- UNM Zia Award University of New Mexico Alumni Association, 2018
- Who's Who in America
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsComparison of Astigmatism Prediction Accuracy for Toric Lens Implantation from Two Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Devices.Robert F Melendez, Gerard Smits, Thao Nguyen, Chaselyn D Ruffaner-Hanson, Danielle Ortiz, Brad Hall> ;Clinical Ophthalmology. 2022 Jan 1
- 82 citationsPerceptions of recent ophthalmology residency graduates regarding preparation for practice.Peter J. McDonnell, Thomas J. Kirwan, Gregory S. Brinton, Karl C. Golnik, Robert F. Melendez, David W. Parke, Ann M. Renucci, Jennifer Hasenyager Smith, Ronald E. Smith> ;Ophthalmology. 2007 Feb 1
- 18 citationsPhotodynamic actions of indocyanine green and trypan blue on human lens epithelial cells in vitro.Robert F. Melendez, Neeru Kumar, Saher Maswadi, Kenneth Zaslow, Randolph D. Glickmank> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2005 Jul 1
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Journal Articles
- Perceptions of recent ophthalmology residency graduates regarding preparation for practice.McDonnell PJ, Kirwan TJ, Brinton GS, Golnik KC, Melendez RF, Parke DW 2nd, Renucci A, Smith JH, Smith RE, Ophthalmology, 2/1/2007
- Photodynamic Actions of Indocyanine Green and Trypan Blue on Human Lens Epithelial and Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells.R.F. Melendez, N. Kumar, S. Maswadi, K. Zaslow, and R.D. Glickman, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2005
- Isolated Herpes Simplex Keratoconjunctivitis in a Neonate Born by Cesarean DeliveryM. Gallardo, D. Johnson, J. Gaviria, L. Nguyen, R. Melendez, D. Connor, D. Conrad, Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Harnessing the Power of Social Media for the OphthalmologistAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting - 10/1/2010
- Using the iPhone/iPad to improve clinical efficiency for the ophthalmologist.American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting - 10/1/2010
- Incorporating Premium IOLs for the Young Cataract Surgeon. Breakfast with Experts session.American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting - 10/1/2010
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Press Mentions
- Alcon to Deliver Robust Scientific Program at ASCRS 2022April 20th, 2022
- Screens, Masks and Eye Problems: Optometrists Seeing Pandemic Related Vision WoesDecember 18th, 2020
- Fundraiser near to Hearts of Mom, DaughterJuly 29th, 2019
Committees
- Board of Director, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Board 2013 - Present
- Editor-in-Chief, ONE® Network 2011 - Present
- Executive Director and Founder, The Juliette RP Vision Foundation 2008 - Present
- Consumer Representative, FDA Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Committee 2012 - 2015
- Chair, AAO Young Ophthalmologist Committee 2012 - 2014
- Secretary, AAO Online education
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, New Mexico
External Links
- My Bloghttp://Www.JulietteEye.com
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