Ivan Marais, Ophthalmologist
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Ivan Marais

Ophthalmologist

930 Madison Ave. Suite 470 Memphis Tennessee, 38163
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About

Dr. Ivan Marais is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Marais specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Marais 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. Marais 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 the Witwatersrand

Board Certification

Ophthalmology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 65 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Awards

  • Woods Memorial Lecturer- 2005   
  • Japanese Honor Medal- 1996   

Internships

  • Eye Hospital

Fellowships

  • Westminster Hospital, Institute Barraquer

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Association of Ophthalmologist, South African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His interest in ophthalmology as not only work but as a hobby allowing him to be innovative. He has travelled the world and shared ideas with many doctors.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Woodworking, Golf

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology

Ivan Marais's Practice location

930 Madison Ave. Suite 470 -
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
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New patients: 901-448-6650

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