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Russell Edwards, MD, Ophthalmology, San Diego, CA, Scripps Mercy Hospital

RussellPhilipEdwardsMD

Ophthalmology San Diego, CA

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

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Education & Training

  • Allegheny General Hospital
    Allegheny General HospitalFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology &Orbital Diseases, 1992 - 1993
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1987
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Internship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1980
  • University of Missouri
    University of MissouriBS, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1992 - 1994
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1997
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation 1997, 1999
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Abnormal Ophthalmic Examination Results and Elevated Intracranial Pressure  
    Ramni Khattar, DO, MS; Russell Edwards, MD; Nancy F. Crum-Cianflone, MD, MPH, JAMA Ophthalmology, 1/1/2018
  • Clinical Pathologic Correlation of Central Retinal Artery occlusion in a Young Patient  
    Stanley PF, Custis PH, Edwards RP, Keefe KS, Ophthalmic Practice, 1/1/1998
  • Hyperparathryoidism in Renal Transplant Patients  
    Diethelm AG, Edwards RP, Surgery, GYN & OB, 1/1/1982

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "An Inexpensive Alternative to a Slit-Lamp Camera"
    Edwards, R.P. and Lozier, J.L., American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 1/1/1998
  • "Chronic Allergic Fungal Sinusitis with Ocular Involvement"
    Christensen GR, Edwards, R.P, Bigham WJ, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, 1/1/1994

Lectures

  • Visual Loss and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs 
    1/1/2006
  • "Arterial Hypertension as a Risk Factor for Visual Field Defects Associated with Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders" 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2004
  • Myasthenia Gravis 
    1/1/2003
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Authored Content

  • Visual field testing with the Humphrey field analyzerJanuary 1999

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Director, San Diego Eye BankSan Diego Eye Bank Board of Directors2008 - Present