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Stanley Burns, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

StanleyBenjaminBurnsMDFACS

Ophthalmology New York, NY

Semi-Retired - Medical Consultant to Cinemax's THE KNICK

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Summary

  • I currently have four professorships at NYU Langone Health,
    Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, 2009-present (2020)
    Professor of Medical Humanities 2015-present (2020)
    Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019-present
    I lecture in all four departments on various aspects of medical photographic history. I also lecture in plastic surgery and dermatology departments on female genital conditions. I am preparing my 49th book - IN THE PINK: A study of female sexuality, intersex, vaginal rejuvenation and labiaplasty.

Education & Training

  • USPHS Hospital
    USPHS HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1967 - 1970
  • US Public Health Service Hospital
    US Public Health Service HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1964 - 1966
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1968 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Alumnus SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2019
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How the US Civil War Inspired Women to Enter Nursing
    How the US Civil War Inspired Women to Enter NursingNovember 1st, 2021
  • Steven Soderbergh, Hollywood’s Medicine Man, Explains How Science Became a Muse
    Steven Soderbergh, Hollywood’s Medicine Man, Explains How Science Became a MuseApril 12th, 2016
  • As Seen on Television: The Dawn of Modern Medicine
    As Seen on Television: The Dawn of Modern MedicineMarch 30th, 2016

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