Regine Pappas, Eye M.D.

Ophthalmologist - Eye Surgeon
, Glaucoma Specialist
1649 W. Eau Gallie Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 255-4949

REGINE PAPPAS, EYE M.D.
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EDUCATION:

1978-1982

B. A. Major in Biology
College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio

1983-1985

Graduate Studies, Dept. of Biological Sciences
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
MEDICAL EDUCATION:

1985-1989

Doctor of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
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College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:

 

1989-1990

Medicine Internship
Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio

1993 -1996

Ophthalmology Residency
Howard University Hospital, Division of Ophthalmology, Washington, DC.

1996 - 1997

Ophthalmology Fellowship - Glaucoma
University of Maryland, Department of Ophthalmology, Baltimore, Maryland
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1997-present

Private Clinical Practice
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Subspecialty
Melbourne, Kissimmee, Florida

1996-1997

Clinical Instructor
University of Maryland, College of Medicine,

Department of Ophthalmology, Baltimore, Maryland

1990-1993

Full-time Staff Physician 
Doctor's Urgent Care Office, Cincinnati, Ohio  
CERTIFICATION:
Diplomat of the Board of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
   Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Ohio Licensure  
Maryland Licensure  
Florida Licensure
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
National Medical Association
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:  

  1983-1985  

"A comparative Study of the Immune Reactivity to Four Soluble Protein Antigens in the Male American Cockroach", Dept. of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Cincinnati.  

1989   

"An Investigation of the Existence of Propyl-4-Hydroxylase in the Lung Macrophages and in the Peritoneal PMNS Using Northern Blot and Slot Blot Hybridization Techniques", Dept. of Ophthalmology, Univ. of Cincinnati.  

1989    

"A Review of 117 Cases of Penetrating Keratoplasty. Indications, Visual Acuity's and Technical Results", Howard R. Bloom M.S., M.D., James J. Sanitato M.D. and Regine Pappas.  Dept. of Ophthalmology, Univ. of Cincinnati.  
1993-1995   "Normal Intraocular Pressure in Children. A Comparative Study of the Mentor Tonopen XL and the Perkins Applanation Tonometer", R. Pappas, D. Laroche, A. Fanning, R. Copeland. Div. of Ophthalmology, Howard Univ. Hospital. Washington, DC. 
1995 "The Incidence of Microbial Keratitis at Howard University Hospital", R. Pappas, R. Copeland.  Div. of Ophthalmology, Howard Univ. Hospital, Washington, DC.  

1996

"Glaucoma Screening Pilot Study- A comparison of the Damato Campimeter to the Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer at the Baltimore Veteran's Hospital." Eve J. Higginbotham M.D., Nancy Ellish Ph.D., Craig Gerstein, Regine Pappas M.D., 

1996

"The Effect of Exercise and Weight Loss on Glucose Homeostasis in Glucose Intolerant States"( Investigation of the Effect of These Changes on Intraocular Pressure Measurements). R. M. Pappas, E. J. Higginbotham, M. R. Weir, Alice S. Ryan, D. Hanes, A. P. Goldberg.  

1996 

"A Look at the Absorption of Topical subconjunctival Mitomycin C Application in the Primate Model, Formulating a dose response curve"  R. M. Pappas, E. J. Higginbotham  

1996 

"Trabeculectomy with Subconjunctival Application of Mitomycin C. Determination if ERG changes occur." K. Fitzgerald-Shelton, R. M. Pappas, E. J. Higginbotham, M. Johnson
PUBLICATIONS
1995   "Normal Intraocular Pressure in Children. A Comparative Study of the Mentor Tonopen XL and the Perkins Applanation Tonometer.-A Midterm Report. R. Pappas, D. Laroche, A. Fanning, R. Copeland, Suppl./Invest. Ophthalmol. & Vis. Sci., Vol. 36, no. 4, pg. 582, Abst.. #401-309, March 15, 1995.  
1997 “Advances in Laser Sclerostomy: How Far have We Come?”  Pappas RM,  Higginbotham EJ,  Choe HS.  Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 1997,Sept.;28(9):751-7.
1998   “Evidence of Early Change in Iris Color with Latanoprost Use.”  Pappas RM.,  Pusin S., Higginbotham EJ.  Arch Ophthalmol. 1998,Aug.; 116(8):1115-6.
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