Gerald B. Walman, MD, FACS, FRCS(C)
Ophthalmology
Gerald B Walman, MD moved to Arizona from Canada in 1978 and has been providing a diversity of medical and surgical eye care procedures since then. His Canadian background in advanced laser technologies, and his experience in research and education have provided him with the tools, as medical director, to make Walman Eye Center known in the community as the place to go for excellence in eye care. His other interests include photography, drums, golf, hiking , biking and just hanging out with his children and grandchildren. Ophthalmology, and interacting with his patients are a passion that he never tires of.
Curriculum Vitae
Walman Eye Center (formerly – American Eye Institute)
West Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Wickenburg, Arizona
Medical Director
Eye Surgeon
OculoPlastic Surgeon
Laser Refractive Surgeon
Board Certified in Ophthalmology (Canada and United States)
Image LaserCare Centers 1998-2001
Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Medical Director
Refractive Surgeon
ICON Laser Centers 1996-1999
Scottsdale, Arizona
London, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Consultant
Refractive Surgeon
Boswell Eye Institute 1986 – present
Sun CIty, Arizona
Director
Eye Surgeon
Phoenix Eye Surgical Center 1998-2002
Phoenix, Arizona
Director
Eye Surgeon
Sight Conservation Unit 1979-1995
Department of Economic Security
State of Arizona
Consultant
Education
Premedical
University of Toronto 1967-1969
Toronto, Canada
General Science
Medical: M.D.
University of Toronto 1969-1973
Faculty of Medicine
Toronto, Canada
Licentiate of Medical Council of Canada (L.M.C.C.) 1973
Internship
Foothills Hospital 1973-1974
University of Calgary
Department of Internal Medicine
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Residency
Department of Ophthalmology 1974-1978
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Diploma in Ophthalmology June 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology 1979
Royal College of Surgeons of Canada 1980
International College of Surgeons 1981
American College of Surgeons 1988
Professional License
Arizona Board of Medical Examiners 1978-Present
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario 1974-1983,
1998-Present
Surgical Area of Experience
Cornea, Anterior Segment, Cataracts – since 1978
Refractive Surgery: Radial Keratotomy since 1981, Excimer Laser / LASIK since 1996
Oculoplastic / Cosmetic: CO2 laser, Erbium, VersaPulse Lasers since 1995
Instructor
Cataract Techniques & Intra-ocular lens Implantation 1981-1989
LaserSight Laser Trainer 1999 – present
Hospital Medical Staffs
Boswell Memorial Hospital
Scottsdale Memorial Hospital Osborn
Ambulatory Surgery Center Staffs
Boswell Eye Institute
Banner Estrella Surgicenter
Banner Surgicenter Phoenix
Metro Surgery Center
Union Hills Surgery Center
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Patents
Intraocular Lens, U. S. Patent & Trademark Office , Patent Number 5,078,740
Issue Date: Jan. 7, 1992
Intraocular Lens, U. S. Patent & Trademark Office , Patent Number 4,504,981
Issue Date: March 19, 1985
Intraocular Lens, U. S. Patent & Trademark Office , Patent Number RE. 34,424
Reissued Date: Oct. 26, 1993
Publications
“Cataracts in Renal Transplant Patients”, Canadian Medical Association Journal, 117, 1257, December, 1977.
“Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome”, Alumni Award, University of Toronto, June 1978
“Trauma and the Intraocular Lens Implant”, American Intraocular Implant Society Journal, Volume 6, July 1980
“Vitreous Management During Secondary Implantation”, American Intraocular Implant Society Journal, Volume 7, Summer, 1981
“A-Scan/Keratometry Post-op Refraction”, American Intraocular Implant Society Journal, Volume 7, Summer, 1981.
“Posterior Chamber Lens Insertion Using Healon ® to Position Capsular Flaps”, American Intraocular Implant Society Journal, Volume 7, Summer, 1981.
Practice Locations
SUN CITY 10615 W. Thunderbird, #D-180 (623) 236-1999
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