Dallas LASIK Eye Surgeon R. Wayne Bowman M.D.

Appointments:

(214) 645-2020

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Address:

UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9057

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

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Credentials and Qualifications

Dr. R. Wayne Bowman has extensive qualifications that put him within an elite circle comprising the top 1% of LASIK and refractive surgeons in the United States.

Dr. Bowman’s qualifications and credentials as one of the top LASIK surgeons include:

Experience

• Over 10 years experience in laser vision surgery, including LASIK
• Over 20 years experience in refractive surgery (laser vision, lens implants and RK)
• Performed over 10,000 LASIK and laser vision procedures
• Principal Investigator for 12 FDA Studies for laser manufacturers as well as a Co-Investigator for other studies

Premier Patient Care

• Use of Intralase system for “All-Laser” or “Bladeless” LASIK
• Use of Wavefront Based (“Custom”) LASIK and PRK
• Use of iLASIK Procedure- WaveScan Technology, Intralase, and Visx Advanced CustomVue treatments
• Offers complete refractive surgery care, including LASIK, PRK, RLE / CLE, CK (Conductive Keratoplasty), Phakic Implants, Limbal Relaxing Incisions, and cataract lens implants procedures
• Management of complications of surgery for new patients who had problems from a LASIK or other vision correction procedure performed by another doctor
• Other eye surgeons, optometrists, opticians, employees of companies that specialize in refractive surgery instrumentation or their family members have had their LASIK and other refractive surgeries performed by Dr. Bowman

Professional Credentials

• Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Fellow, American Board of Ophthalmology (1986)
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (1990)
• Dallas County Medical Society
• Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Ophthalmological Association
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
• Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Study Group
• Current Faculty Appointments: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas , Southwestern Medical School
  • Professor, Irene Wadel and Robert I. Atha Professorship in Ophthalmology in Honor of R. Wayne Bowman, M.D. (2000-present)
  • Clinical Director, Eye Trauma Center (1985 – present)
  • Faculty Senate
• Past Faculty Appointments
  • Associate Professor: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Southwestern Medical School Department of Ophthalmology (1991–1999)
  • Assistant Professor: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Southwestern Medical School Department of Ophthalmology (1984–1991)
  • Clinical Instructor: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (1983–1984)
• Hospital Appointments:
  • Zale Lipshy University Hospital, Dallas, Texas
  • Plaza Day Surgery, Ft. Worth, Texas
  • Park Central Surgical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Clinical Investigator:
  • Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
  • Allergan Pharmaceuticals
  • VISX
• Over 35 of peer-reviewed scientific journal articles published: Recent published articles include:
  • Awwad ST, Parmar DN, Heilman M, Bowman RW, McCulley JP, Cavanagh HD. Results of penetrating keratoplasty for visual rehabilitation after Acanthamoeba keratitis. Am J Ophthalmol (2005, in press)
  • Parmar DN, Awwad ST, Petroll WM, Bowman RW, McCulley JP, Cavanagh HD. Tandem scanning confocal corneal microscopy in the diagnosis of suspected Acanthamoeba keratitis. Ophthalmology (2005, in press)
  • Ly LT, B.S., McCulley JP, Verity SM, Cavanagh HD, Bowman RW, Petroll WM. Evaluation of intrastromal lipid deposits after intacs implantation using in vivo confocal microscopy. Eye & Contact Lens 2006:32:211-215
• 6 text book chapters and/or books published, which include:
  • Bowman RW, Miller K, McCulley JP: Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Blepharitis, In Focal Points, 1989: Clinical Modules for Ophthalmologists. Vol 7, Module 10, 1989
  • Bowman RW, McCulley JP: Relapsing Polychondritis, In The Eye in Systemic Disease, Ed. Gold D, Weingeist T. Lippincott & Co., 1990
  • Bowman RW, McCulley JP: Ocular Bacteriology, In Principles and Practice in Ophthalmology, Ed. Albert DM and Jakobiec FA. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, p. 816-834, 1993
  • McCulley JP, Shine W, Bowman RW: Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Blepharitis, In Update on Infectious Diseases of the Eye, Ed. Bialasiewicz AA, Aeolus Press, Buren, The Netherlands, p 75-86, 1994
  • Bowman RW, McCulley JP, Jester JV: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Rosacea. In, Ocular Infection and Immunity, Ed. Pepose JS, Holland GN, Wilhelmus KR. Mosby-Yearbook, Inc., Philadelphia, p 334-343, 1996
  • Bowman RW, McCulley JP: Ocular Bacteriology, In Principles and Practice in Ophthalmology, Ed. Albert DM and Jakobiec FA. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 2nd edition, p. 97-114, 2000
• Numerous lectures on research topics at major eye meetings since 1981, including:
  • Virginia Society of Ophthalmology, Virginia Beach, VA “Cornea/Refractive” (June 2006)
  • Alcon Speakers Alliance, Des Moines, IA “Treating Allergic Conjunctivitis Effectively” (May 2005)
  • San Antonio Ophthalmological Society, San Antonio, Texas “Allergy Updates” (April 2004)

Additional Career Highlights

• Listed in “Best Doctors in Dallas” by D Magazine, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Best Physicians in U.S.
• Texas Monthly Texas SuperDocs (2006)

Education

• Undergraduate: University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri:
• Medical School: University of Missouri Medical School
• Residency: University of Missouri Medical School (Internal Medicine)
  • Outstanding Achievement as a Resident: 1977-78; 1978-79
  • Outstanding Achievement as an Intern: 1976–1977
• Fellowship Training: University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston

BIO

Dr. R. Wayne Bowman, Professor of Ophthalmology and holder of the Irene Wadel and Robert L. Atha Professorship in Ophthalmology in honor of R. Wayne Bowman, has been a member of the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas for the past 20 years. He has developed a referral practice for the treatment of corneal, anterior segment disease, and external diseases of the eye. His previous training in internal medical contributes to his interest and expertise in dealing with anterior segment problems in the context of other systemic diseases. Of particular interest to Dr. Bowman is complicated cataract surgery. He has lectured extensively on cataract surgery and keratorefractive surgery.

Dallas LASIK Surgeon R. Wayne Bowman, M.D. Curriculum Vitae

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