About Our Opthalmologists (Eye MD’s) at Austin Eye
Shannon Wong, MD - Resume
WORK EXPERIENCE:
OPHTHALMOLOGIST /PARTNER – Austin Eye ASSOCIATION
Austin, Texas. July 1997 – Present
EDUCATION:
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AFFILIATED HOSPITALS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ophthalmology Residency Training Program, July 1994-1997SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AFFILIATED HOSPITAL)
San Jose, California. Transitional Internship, June 1993-1994BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Houston, Texas. M.D., August 1989 – May 1993RICE UNIVERSITY
Houston, Texas. B.A. Biology, August 1985 - May 1989
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Intralase Pioneer Award 2003 (recognition for being early adopter of Intralase technology)
Summit-Autonomous Society Recognition (1000 LASIK cases in one year) 2000
Board Certification by The American Board of Ophthalmology - 1998, 2008
Chief of Ophthalmology – St. David’s Hospital – Austin, Texas 1999-2000
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, Temple University School of Medicine, 1996-1997
Finisher – Dallas Whiterock Marathon 2007
Finisher – New York City Marathon 2006
Finisher – Austin Marathon, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Finisher -- Philadelphia Marathon, 1996
Finisher -- Houston-Tenneco Marathon – 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2009, 2010
John McGovern Outstanding Premedical Student at Rice University Scholarship, 1989
Harris County Medical Society Outstanding Premedical Student Scholarship, 1988
Rice University President’s Honor Roll, Three Years
Academic Fellow of Hanszen College, Rice University, 1989
Rice University Premedical Society, President, 1989
Rice University Honor Council, Vice-Chairman, 1988
Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Student, 1987
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Austin Ophthalmological Society
Texas Medical Association
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Travis County Medical Society
Texas Ophthalmology Association
CERTIFICATION COURSES COMPLETED:
Casebeer Radial and Astigmatic Keratomy 1996
Chiron Automated Keratome and LASIK 1996
LADARVision excimer laser 7/2000
IntraLASIK Surgeon Certification 11/2002
LADARVision Custom Cornea Certification May 8, 2003
Intralase Femtosecond laser 11/2002
Staar Surgical Visan Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) 2/2004
Crystalens Certification Course December 2004
Restor Certification May 2005
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification December 2005, 2008
CLINICAL RESEARCH:
Ophthalmology Investigator for PPD Development (formerly PPD Pharmaco) 1998-2010
Ophthalmology Investigator for Healthquest Research 1998
NEWS FEATURES:
9/04: FOX 7 News (KTBC Austin), Crystalens and the Implantable contact lens.
11/25/02: KXAN 36 (NBC Austin) News, IntraLASIK surgery
11/00: FOX 7 News (KTBC Austin), LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
9/00: News 8 Austin, LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
8/00: KVUE 24 (ABC Austin) News, LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
8/00: KXAN 36 (NBC Austin) News, LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
8/00: Austin American Statesman Technopolis Section News Feature: LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:
Heart Hospital of Austin (Consulting) - Austin, Texas
Austin Eye Laser and Surgicenter (Active) - Austin, Texas
Bailey Square Surgical Center (Active) - Austin, Texas
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:
December 7, 2009: “Advancements in Vision Correction surgery.”
Presented to the Rotary Club of Austin – Oak Hill, Austin, Texas.October 14, 2009: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.September 21, 2009: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.September 9, 2009: “Age-related eye conditions and state-of-the-art solutions to preserve and maintain vision as we age.”
Presented to the Northwest Neighbor’s Ladies Club, Austin, Texas.September 22, 2008: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.December 17, 2007: “Common eye conditions in the aging population.”
Presented to the University of Texas Retired Faculty Staff Association. Austin, Texas.October 23, 2007: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin Pre-Optometry Professional Society, Austin, Texas.September 24, 2007: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.March 21, 2007: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.November 16, 2005: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.September 26, 2005: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.September 20, 2004: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.September 23, 2004: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.May 4, 2004: “Surgical Vision Correction in 2004.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin 3rd Age Quest Group, Austin, Texas.October 15, 2003: “The Painful Eye. Evaluation and Treatment.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin University Health Ctr Medicine Department, Austin, Texas.September 24, 2003: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.September 22, 2003: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.October 3, 2002: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.September 23, 2002: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.September 21, 2001: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.February 7, 2001: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin University Health Cntr Medicine Department, Austin, TexasOctober 21, 2000: “LASIK surgery.”
City of Lakeway Health Fair Lecture, Austin, Texas.March 7, 2000: “LASIK and Future Options for Vision Correction.”
Grand Rounds Presentation to St. David’s Hospital Medical Staff, Austin, Texas.July 20, 1998: “Use of the Direct Ophthalmoscope for the Internal Medicine Physician.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine, Austin, Texas.December 2, 1998: “Eye Emergencies and Eye Trauma.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Family Medicine, Austin, Texas.April 29, 1998: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas University Health Center Medicine Department, Austin, Texas.February 25,1998: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.January 15, 1998: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation’s Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. Austin, Texas.November 19, 1997: “Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine, Austin, Texas.October 8, 1997: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine, Austin, Texas.September 10, 1997: “Evaluation and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine, Austin, Texas.June 17, 1997: “Rethinking Cataract Surgery at Temple University Hospital.”
Presented to the Temple University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.March 10, 1996: Founded and Directed Zion Baptist Church Eye and Vision Screening –
A vision screening project for an African-American Church in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.January 5, 1996: “Eye Emergencies – Approach and Management.”
Presented to the Lankanau Hospital Department of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.December 15, 1995: “Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease.”
Presented to the Lankanau Hospital Department of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.June 20, 1995: “Corneal Transplantation – Principles and Practice.”
Presented to the Temple University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.December 22, 1994: “Diabetic Retinopathy – Screening and Treatment.”
Presented to the Lankanau Hospital Department of Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
| October 2009 | American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA | 8 hours |
| September 2009 | Managing Risks in Medical Practice: Legal update. Austin, TX | 3 hours |
| August 2009 | Advances and Controversies in Anterior Segment Surgery, San Antonio, TX | 8 hours |
| April 2009 | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – San Diego, CA | 15 hours |
| March 2009 | Glaucoma therapy. Austin, TX | 1 hour |
| August 2008 | Advances and Controversies in Anterior Segment Surgery, San Antonio, TX | 8 hours |
| April 2008 | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery –Chicago | 7 hours |
| February 2008 | NSAID Therapy from a retinal perspective. Austin, TX | 1 hour |
| March 2008 | American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 12 hours |
November 2007 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans, LA. |
8 hours |
August 2007 |
Advances in Anterior Segment Surgery Ophthalmic Symposium - San Antonio, Tx |
9 hours |
May 2007 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – San Diego, CA |
20 hours |
April 14, 2007 |
SOURCE meeting – Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas |
5 hours |
March 8, 2007 |
The Verdict is In – TMLT/TMA seminar – Austin, Texas |
3 hours |
November 2006 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology – Las Vegas |
27 hours |
July 2006 |
Source Symposium on Cataract and Refractive Surgery – Dallas |
5 hours |
March 2006 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery-San Francisco |
16 hours |
January 2006 |
NSAID Therapy Update |
1 hour |
November 2005 |
TMLT “You’ve been sued: successfully navigating the litigation process” |
3 hours |
November 2005 |
TMLT “You’ve been sued: successfully navigating the litigation process” |
1 hr |
October 2005 |
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
8 hours |
October 2005 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology – Chicago, IL |
12 hours |
May 2005 |
Apodized Refractive Intraocular Lens Symposium – Ft. Worth, TX |
4 hours |
April 2005 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery-Washington, DC |
18.5 hours |
March 2005 |
Glaucoma 2005. Dulaney Foundation. Austin, TX |
1 hour |
January 2005 |
VEGF and its role in AMD: Implications for therapeutics |
1 hour |
October 2004 |
Medical Errors, Mandatory Disclosure and You |
3 hours |
October 2004 |
Medical Errors, Mandatory Disclosure and You |
1 ethics hour |
October 2004 |
Phaco and Refractive Pearls from Around the World, New Orleans |
3 hours |
August 2004 |
Advances in Anterior Segment Surgery Ophthalmic Symposium San Antonio, Tx |
12.5 hours |
April 2004 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – San Diego |
6 hours |
February 2004 |
Eyeonics Crystalens Certification Course |
8 hours |
January 2004 |
Staar Surgical Visian ICL Certification Course |
8 hours |
November 2003 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology Refractive Surgery Symposia |
16 hours |
April 2003 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – San Francisco |
8 hours |
April 2002 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – Philadelphia |
5 hours |
November 2001 |
International Society of Refractive Surgery |
16 hours |
July 2001 |
Educatonal Initiatives in AMD and Retinal Diseases – Austin, TX |
1 hour |
May 2001 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery – San Diego |
8 hours |
February 2001 |
Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia – Contemporary Society of Ophthal |
12 hours |
September 2000 |
Ophthalmology Symposium – San Antonio |
3 hours |
May 2000 |
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - Boston |
6 hours |
March 2000 |
St. David’s Hospital Grand Rounds: LASIK |
1 hour |
November 1999 |
Austin Ophthalmological Society Monthly Meeting |
1 hour |
October 1999 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting |
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1 Presbycorp’s Surgical Reversal of Presbyopia |
16 hours |
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2 Surgical Management of Hyperopia. Course 379 |
1 hour |