
Thomas C Gettelfinger MD
Retinal Disease
Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
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6485 Poplar AveMemphis, TN 38119
Phone+1 901-767-3937
Fax+1 901-767-1747
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Education & Training
University of WashingtonResidency, Ophthalmology, 1968 - 1971
University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1966 - 1967
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1966
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 1975 - Present
TN State Medical License 1976 - 2020
AR State Medical License 1981 - 2004
WA State Medical License 1968 - 1976
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification MDoffice, MDoffice LLC, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification MDoffice, MDoffice LLC, 2014, 2016-2017
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsAn index for estimating probabilities of surgical success for cataract patients with retinal disease.Marshall J. Graney, William B. Applegate, Stephen T. Miller, Janet T. Elam, Thomas C. Gettelfinger
Journal of Gerontology. 1990-03-01 - 19 citationsMaintaining pupillary dilatation during lens implant surgeryJerre M. Freeman, Thomas C. Gettelfinger
Journal - American Intra-Ocular Implant Society. 1981-04-01 - Improved Punctum Plug InserterThomas C. Gettelfinger, Jerre M. Freeman
Ophthalmology. 1978-08-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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