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Todd Purkiss, MD, Ophthalmology, Lexington, KY

ToddJordanPurkissMDPhD

Ophthalmology Lexington, KY

Retinal Disease

Diseases of the Retina & Vitreous at Retina Associates of Kentucky

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Ophthalmology, 2009
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of Louisville
    University of LouisvillePhD, Experimental Psychology, 1995 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2009
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology 2010; Kentucky State Medical License

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Compulink Advantage EHR, Compulink, 2011
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual Acuity
    Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual AcuityMay 1st, 2019

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