Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS
Neurologist | Brain Injury Medicine
711 Van Ness Avenue 330 San Francisco California, 94102About
Dr. August Reader is a neuroophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Reader specializes in vision difficulties due to head injuries. He no longer performs surgery or comprehensive eye examinations. He only sees injured individuals referred by attorneys for independent evaluations to determine the level of disability from the injury.
Education and Training
University of Texas HSC MD 1974
National Naval MC, Bethesda Neurology Internship 1975
National Naval MC, Bethesda Ophthalmology Residency 1978
Harkness Eye Inst., NYC, NY Fellowship, Neuroophthalmology 1979
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology California Pacific Medical Center 2009 - Present
Awards
- Honor Award for Education and Service 1996 American Academy of Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
- Senior Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
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