WalterMilesFiersonMD

Ophthalmology • Arcadia, CA

Pediatric & Strabismus

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, USC School of Medicine

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Office
1245 W Huntington Drive
Suite 109
Arcadia, CA 91007
Phone+1 626-304-7081

Fax+1 626-304-1078
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Education & Training

Boston Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1978 - 1979
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1975 - 1978
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1971 - 1972
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

NJ State Medical License 1973 - Present
CA State Medical License 1975 - 2024
TX State Medical License 1979 - 1988
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

397 citations
Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity.
Walter M Fierson, , , > ;Pediatrics. 2018 Dec 1
2 citations
Reading difficulties and the pediatric ophthalmologist.
Sheryl M. Handler, Walter M. Fierson> ;Journal of AAPOS. 2017 Dec 1
99 citations
Telemedicine for Evaluation of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Walter M. Fierson, Antonio Capone> ;Pediatrics. 2015 Jan 1
143 citations
Screening examination of premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity.
Walter M Fierson, , , > ;Pediatrics. 2013 Jan 1
79 citations
Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
Sheryl M. Handler, Walter M. Fierson> ;Pediatrics. 2011 Mar 1
FOPE II report summary and pediatric subspecialists.
Gerald S. Gilchrist, Walter M. Fierson, Charles H. Spencer, Kristan Outwater, Edward Saltzman, Arnold G. Coran, Patience White> ;Pediatrics. 2002 May 1
2 citations
The future of pediatric education (FOPE) II report summary and pediatric subspecialists.
Gerald S. Gilchrist, Walter M. Fierson, Charles H. Spencer, Kristan Outwater, Edward Saltzman, Arnold G. Coran, Patience White> ;Pediatrics. 2001 May 1
23 citations
Retinopathy of prematurity guidelines.
W M Fierson, E A Palmer, A W Biglan, J T Flynn, R A Petersen, D L Phelps> ;Pediatrics. 1998 Jun 1
3 citations
Retinopathy of prematurity guidelines.
Walter M Fierson, Earl A. Palmer, Albert W. Biglan, John T. Flynn, Robert A. Petersen, Dale L. Phelps> ;Ophthalmology. 1998 Jun 1
8 citations
The effect of bilateral superior oblique tenotomy on horizontal deviation in A-pattern strabismus.
Walter M Fierson, William P. Boger, Philip C Diorio, Robert A. Petersen, Richard M. Robb> ;Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 1980 Nov 1
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Journal Articles

Screening Examination of Premature Infants for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Walter M. Fierson, M.D. - Lead Author, Pediatrics, 1/1/2013
Joint Statement—Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, and Vision
Handler and Fierson, Pediatrics, 8/1/2009

Press Mentions

Dyslexia Unrelated to Vision Problems: Study - US NewsMay 25th, 2015
Year Brings Advances in Retinal Imaging, Screening, and Gene/Drug TherapiesFebruary 10th, 2016