Dean Ellis, M.D.
Dr. Ellis is Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has performed over 40,000 LASIK procedures. He has received the Physician's Recognition Award by the American Medical Association for the past 6 years and the Distinguished Service Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has also been listed in the Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists.
Dr. Ellis has published journal articles on corneal surgery and computerized corneal mapping and has lectured on LASIK at ophthalmology training programs. Dr. Ellis is also a proud volunteer for the AAO National Eyecare Project.
Education
- Ophthalmology Residency: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Transitional Internship: University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- B.A.-Biology: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Memberships
- Kansas City Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
- Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Laser Certifications
- VISX and CustomVue Excimer laser certification
- Bausch & Lomb and Zyoptix Excimer laser certification
- Alcon (LADAR) and Custom Cornea Excimer laser certification
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- LASIK Board Certification-American Board of Eye Surgery
Personal Interests
- Fly-fishing
- Tennis
- American history
