Patrick P.R. Saunders
Ophthalmologist
6411 Nelson Avenue #303 Burnaby British Columbia, V5H 4H3About
Cornea and External Disease
Education and Training
McGill University
Board Certification
FRCSC
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia -
Internships
- St Paul's Hospital
Fellowships
- University of British Columbia
Professional Society Memberships
- AAO, COS, ASCRS, CMA, BCMA
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Articles and Publications
- 6 Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
His good training and hard work
Areas of research
- Cornea and External Disease
Philanthropic Initiatives
Volunteer Surgeon on various projects in underdeveloped countries.
Teaching and speaking
- Resident and Medical Student teaching
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Woodworking, Photography
Favorite professional publications
- American Society of Ophthalmology, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cornea and External Disease
Areas of research
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- What to Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery
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- What is Dry Eye?
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