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Dr. Karim Jamal M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1101 East Missouri Avenue Phoenix Arizona, 85014About
Dr. Karim Jamal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jamal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jamal can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Jamal can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Texas
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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Dr. Karim Jamal M.D.'s Expert Contributions
New Hope for Dry Macular Degeneration
Traditionally, the only treatment Retinal specialists have had to offer their patients has been a supplement of antioxidant vitamins and minerals based on the Age-related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). These vitamins have shown a 25% reduction in moderate vision loss in patients with moderate to...
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures for Academic and Continuing Medical Education Purposes -
Awards
- AKEB Professional Achievement Award
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
Fellowships
- Retina Center, Texas
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Supportive and Rehabilitation Oncology (ASORS) - German Cancer Society
Articles and Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
Parents
Areas of research
Principal investigator and Sub investigator on over 30 Phase I, II, and III clinical trials.
Philanthropic Initiatives
Chairman, Aga Khan Health Board for Western United States, July 2012 to July 2015.
Responsible to manage a team of 5 healthcare professionals to plan and develop high quality project deliverables with measurable outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and create budgetary cycle for the Western United States. Aid in planning of national and international initiatives focused on reducing disease burden and improving health of the community through development and implementation of life style modification, preventive health education, and primary cancer prevention and screenings.
Favorite professional publications
- Retina Journal
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