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Robert D. Deitch, Jr., M.D.
Sub-Specialty:
Corneal and External Disease
Practice:
Robert D. Deitch M.D. and Stephen M. Johnson, M.D.
Cornea Services: 317-817-1765
Services, Procedures and Patient-Care Specialties
Dr. Deitch limits his practice to the medical and surgical treatment of the cornea, including cornea transplants, and complex intraocular lens procedures.
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- DSAEK (Partial Corneal Transplant)
- Superficial and Phototherapeutic Keratectomy: removal of small corneal scars by laser
- Pterygium Excision: removal of abnormal conjunctival tissue from the cornea
- Cataract: complex cataract surgery
- Intraocular Refractive Procedures:
- Crystalens: Accommodating Intraocular lens (IOL) Implant
- ReSTOR: Multifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implant
- Toric IOL: Implant for correction of astigmatism
Honors & Awards:
- Voted "Best Cornea Physician" by Indianapolis Monthly
Education
B.S., Chemistry
Honors & Awards:
- High Distinction
M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, 1980-1984
Internship, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, 1984-1985
Residency
Ophthalmology Residency, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1985-1988
Fellowships
Fellowship in Corneal and External Ocular Disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1988-1989
Post-fellowship Training in Corneal/Refractive Surgery, Louisiana State University, 1989
Post-fellowship Training in Corneal/Refractive Surgery, University of Minnesota, 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology, 1990
Academic Appointments
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Corneal
and External Ocular Disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1995-present - Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Corneal
and External Ocular Disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1989-1995 - Voted "Ophthalmology Professor of the Year", 1995
- Volunteer Faculty, Cyber-Sight Telemedicine Program, ORBIS International - a nonprofit organization fighting blindness in developing countries, 2003-present
Midwest Cornea Associates provides additional information concerning Dr. Deitch's cornea practice.