Tamim Qaum MD CPE COE CASC FAWM CPHIT CPEHR CPHIE CSSGB OCS
Ophthalmology
Degree: Harvard Medical School — Boston, MA (with honors in ophthalmology)
Internship: Riverside Regional Medical Center — Newport News, VA
Residency: (Ophthalmology) Duke University Eye Center — Durham, NC
Board Certified: - American Board of Ophthalmology
- Certifying Commission in Medical Management
- Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification
Areas of Interest Within Specialty: - Cataract surgery
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic eye disease
- Macular degeneration
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Dry eyes
- Corneal Abrasions/Ulcers
- Urgent Eye Care
- Retinal Tears
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Second Opinions
Special Procedures: Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma/Retina laser
Notes: Dr. Qaum's pioneering research article on anti-VEGF therapy for diabetic retinopathy, published 10 years ago, is now one of the Top 50 Most Frequently Cited Articles according to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, which publishes IOVS (Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science), the leading journal for ophthalmology basic science research. Anti-VEGF therapy, delivered as an injection in the eye, has now helped prevent blindness in over a million people worldwide with macular degeneration, diabetes, and certain types of glaucoma.
Dr. Qaum’s academic achievements have been recognized by former US President Bill Clinton as well as former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. His community service activities have been recognized by former First Lady Hillary Clinton as well as former New York Governor George Pataki.
Year Joined Via Christi Clinic: 2006
Hospital Affiliations: - Via Christi Hospitals in Wichita
- Wesley Medical Center
- Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
Years in Practice: 6
Professional Memberships:
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Kansas Medical Society
- American College of Physician Executives
- American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
Community Involvement:
- Volunteer Clinical Instructor for KU Medical Center
- Surgical Ophthalmologist, Robert Dole Veterans Administration, Wichita KS
- 2010-2012 Board of Directors, National Board for the Certification of Ophthalmic Executives
- Nominating Committee of the National Board for the Certification of Ophthalmic Executives
- 2010-2012 Member, National Policy and Procedures Committee, American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
- 2010-12 Editorial Board, Administrative Eyecare magazine, American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
Personal Information:
- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Dept. of Ophthalmology/Harvard Medical School Most Promising Young Scientist Award
- Leopold Schepp Foundation Fellowship (for research aimed at improving the welfare of mankind)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Lifelong Education for the Ophthalmologist (LEO) Award
- American College of Physician Executives, 1st Annual “Difference Maker” (Health Information Technology)
- American College of Physician Executives, Certificate of Academic Achievement
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Wichita Business Journal 2010 Inaugural Health Care Hero Award
- Wichita Business Journal 2010 Forty under Forty Achievement Award
- American Medical Association, Physician's Recognition Award with Commendation (six years in a row)
- Winner, American College of Physicians/Am. Soc. of Internal Medicine Research Competition
- Certified Physician Executive, American College of Physician Executives
- Certified Ophthalmic Executive, American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
- Certified Administrator Surgery Center, Board of Ambulatory Surgery Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt — Healthcare, University of Michigan College of Engineering
- Certified Professional in Health Information Technology (CPHIT)
- Certified Professional in Electronic Health Records (CPEHR)
- Certified Professional in Electronic Health Exchange (CPHIE)
- Certification, Health Information Technology Leadership, American College of Physician Executives
- Certification, Wilderness EMS Medical Director, National Association of EMS Physicians
- Certification, Quality Improvement/Patient Safety, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Certification in Conflict Resolution, United States Government Institute of Peace
- Certification in Conflict Analysis, United States Government Institute of Peace
- Certification in Negotiation and Conflict Management, United States Government Institute of Peace
- Cornell Merrill Presidential Scholar (for academic achievement, leadership & contributions to society)
- Cornell Trustee Ronay Menschel Public Service Award (for community service, work ethic & academic achievement)
- Phi Beta Kappa
Languages Spoken: English
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