Dr. T. Hunter Newsom, MD
Ophthalmologist
113 S. Armenia Ave. Tampa FL, 33609About
Dr. Newsom is the founder and medical director of Newsom Eye. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, specializing in cataract and LASIK surgery. Dr. Newsom brings a wealth of experience, awards and research to the practice.
Born in Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Newsom’s personal interests include traveling with his wife and three children, water and snow skiing, tennis and flying helicopters.
Education and Training
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Bilateral Artisan lens for aphakia and megalocornea: Long-term follow-up.
- Prospective multicenter trial assessing effectiveness, refractive predictability and safety of a new aberration free, bi-aspheric intraocular lens.
- Safety of besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension 0.6% in cataract surgery patients.
- Posterior gas release with femtosecond intrastromal arcuate incision.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
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