Neil P. Finnen, M.D.
Sub-Specialty:
Macula-Retina-Vitreous Services
Practice:
Neil P. Finnen, MD
317-817-1822
Services, Procedures and Patient-Care Specialties
Evaluation and Management of: Diabetic retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes and Puckers, Macular Diseases and Dystrophies, Retinal Detachments and tears, Retinal Vascular Disorders, Retinal and Choroidal disorders and dystrophies, Intraocular Tumors
Medical Education
M.D.,
Doctor of Medicine
Undergraduate Education
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM August 1984 - June 1988
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics
Honors & Awards:
Magna cum Laude in General Honors
Dean's List
Residency
Columbia University, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY July 1993 - June 1996
Ophthalmology Residency
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, July 1995 - December 1995
Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine, McPherson and Associates, Houston, TX, July 1996 - June 1998
Vitreoretinal Fellowship
Internship
University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, Texas, July 1992 - June 1993
General Surgery
Letters of Recognition
- Academic achievement, Neuropathology, 2nd year of medical school,
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1990 - Academic achievement, Pathology, 2nd year of medical school,
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1990 - Academic achievement, Pharmacology, 2nd year of medical school,
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1990 - Academic achievement, Renal Physiology, 1st year of medical school,
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1989 - Academic achievement, Neuroanatomy, 1st year of medical school,
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1989
Awards
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999
- Atkinson Scholarship, Chemistry, 1991
- Peterson Scholarship, Chemistry, 1989
- Dean E. Uhl Award, Chemistry, 1987
- J. L. Reibsomer Award, Chemistry, 1986
Excel Scholarship University of New Mexico, 1984 - 1988
Societies
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, June 1998 - Present
Schepen's International Society, May 2000 - Present- American Society of Retina Specialist, December 2008 - Present
- Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology, January 2009 - Present
- Indiana State Medical Society, January 2009 - Present
Recertification
- Ophthalmology Recertification November 2006 Passed. Recertified until January 1, 2019
- Ophthalmology Recertification September 2014 Passed. Recertified until January 1, 2029
Research Experience
2016 - Certified, Good Clinical Practice
1994-1995 - Case Report on Metastatic Adenocarcinoma to the Optic Nerve from an Unknown
1996 - Primary Lesion, presented at the New York Academy of Science
1987-1988, Development of Scanning Tunneling Microscope for Biological Specimens
1985-1987, Determine the Genetic Sequence of SCP-II in the Rat Genome
Publications
Frangie MD,JP and Finnen, NP: Corneal Edema in Bullous Keratopathy, Journal of
Ophthalmic Nursing and Technology, Pgs.: 211 - 214, Vol. 11, No. 5, Sept/Oct 1992- Schena, Lori Baker: The DOCK Demystified, Eye Net, Pgs.: 53-56, March 2007 (Interviewed for article)
Board Appointment
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission; External Review Medical Specialist/Panelist
June 2007 - Present
Faculty Appointment
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, December 2015 - Present
Attending Physician, Ophthalmology