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)