Dr. Suresh Kamath

BOARD
CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Ophthalmology

LICENSURE:

New York State Medical License

PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:

Capital Eye Care:
Cosmetic Laser Surgery of Albany, PLLC:

Comprehensive Ophthalmology Oculoplastic Surgery, Botox, Primary Eye Care Dermatologic and Cutaneous Surgery
May 1999-present

The Webb Eye Center:

Comprehensive Ophthalmology Oculoplastic Surgery, Primary Eye Care Medical Retina and Diabetic Laser Surgery, Glaucoma Laser Surgery, Contact Lens
November 1995 – March 2001

POSTGRADUATE 
TRAINING

Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology:

Colby College
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary (Harvard Medical College)
July 1995-August 1995

Ophthalmology
Residency:

Albany Medical College
July 1992-June 1995

Internal Medicine
Internship:

Albany Medical College
July 1991-June 1992

EDUCATION:
M.D.

Albany Medical College:

Upper One-Third of Class
Orthopaedics Club
Family Practice Club
Psychiatry Club
August 1987-May 1991

B.A.

University of Pennsylvania:

Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Major 1 Biochemistry (with Distinction)
Major 2 South Asian Studies
Minor Chemistry
Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemical
Honor Society
Adolph C. Gorr German
Language Prize
President, South Asian Society
1986-1987
Secretary, South Asian Society
1985-1986
Representative, United Minorities Council 1986-7
Representative, Asian Alliance,
1985-1986
Advisor, Hill College House Upper Class Board
(Freshman Advisor), 1984-1985
September 1983 -May 1987

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cosmetic Laser Surgery Symposia (International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery)

Washington. DC, March 1996
Orlando, FL, February 1998

Plastic Surgery Preceptorship:

P.T. Dcsai, M.D.: St Lukes Hospital,
Utica,NY July 1989

Emergency Medicine Preceptorship:

Vijaya Health Centre: Madras, India;
June 1988-August 1988

NATIONAL BOARDS:

DIPLOMATE: American Board of Ophthalmology

DIPLOMATE; National Board of Medical Examiners 1992

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS

Blepharoplasty and Other Eyelid Surgery:

WTEN Channel 10 Special News Report, Albany, August 2002

Ocular Complications of Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Educational Seminar
“Living with IBD “: Albany, April 13, 2002

Eyelid Surgery: Blepharoplasty and Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery:

ICA Laser Vision Center, Albany, March 25, 2002

Managing Conjunctivitis and Corneal Injuries:

Primary Care Update, Education Design, Albany, June J997

Atropine Penalization Therapy of Dissociated Vertical Deviations:

Binocular Vision and Strabismus Quarterly, 1996 V(II), No. 4.263-6

Dissociated Vertical Deviation: Medical vs Surgical Therapy:

Albany Ophthalmology Update, 1995

Goldman Applanation Tonometry: Interobserver Variation:

Albany Ophthalmology Update, 1994

Contrast Sensitivity as a Screening Test for Eye Disease:

Albany Ophthalmology Update, 1993

Deletions on the Long Arm of Chromosome 5 (5g-) Associated with the GM-CSF Locus in AML:

With Crocc, C., Huebner, K., and Nagarajan, L., Wistar Institute, Philadelphia

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Optometric Services:

Eye World, 1995
Jules Vision Center, 1993-1994

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

Optometric Services:

Eye World, 1995
Jules Vision Center, 1993-1994

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

American Academy of Ophthalmology (Fellow and Diplomate)
New York State Ophthalmological Society
American Medical Association
Medical Society of the State of New York
National Association of Doctors
American Professional Practice Association
Albany County Medical Association

PRIVILEGES:

SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, Troy, New York

COMMUNITY:

Proud Eagle Scout Parent (2013)
Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor (2014)
Albany Academy Swim Team Scoring and Timing Official
(2012 – present)
University of Pennsylvania Albany Alumni Interviewer Group Chairman (2012 – present)
Assistant Scout Master – Boy Scouts of America Delmar Troop 1075 (2012 – present)
Scout Master Certification – Boy Scouts of America (2012)
Vice President – Father’s Association at Albany Academy
(2004-2007);
Assistant Coach – Trivillage Little League (Summer 2004)