Dr. Faruk H. Èûrge Appointed as Director of Akron Children's Vision Center

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Akron Children's is pleased to welcome Dr. Faruk H. Èûrge, MD, MBA, FAAO, FAAP, as the new director of its Vision Center and chair holder of the Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology. With nearly 30 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in pediatric ophthalmology, Dr. Èûrge brings a wealth of expertise to the role. His extensive background includes serving as director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and a professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Faruk H. Èûrge joins Akron Children's as the new director of the Vision Center and chair holder of the Dr. Boomer and Jill Burnstine Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
  • Dr. Èûrge has nearly 30 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in pediatric ophthalmology, with board certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellowships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  • He previously served as director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and a professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University.
  • Dr. Èûrge is a leader in advancing pediatric eye care and education, currently serving as vice president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and chair of the Advisory Board of the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council.
  • He has authored more than 150 publications and has been recognized on regional and national Top Doctors lists.
  • Dr. Èûrge holds multiple patents and has led innovations in ophthalmic telemedicine, surgical education, and pediatric eye care technologies.

Statistics:

  • 30 years: Dr. Faruk H. Èûrge's experience in pediatric ophthalmology.
  • 150+: Number of publications authored by Dr. Èûrge.
  • 2: Number of cities where Dr. Èûrge is seeing patients, in addition to Akron.
  • 3: Number of locations where Dr. Èûrge is seeing patients at Akron Children's.

Sources:

  • Akron Children [Category: Healthcare, Health Care Services and Facilities, Management/ Leadership Changes] Copyright 2017 Contify.com.