James Karesh, MD, FACS

About

James Karesh, MD is an ASOPRS fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon at Vision Center of Excellence Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr Karesh completed an ASOPRS-approved fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at A. Putterman, M.D./Univ. of IL (1983-84) (1983-84). Dr Karesh graduated from Univ. of MD/1979 in 1979 and completed an internship at Children's Hosp. Nat'l. Med. Ctr./ 1980 and residency at Univ. of MD/1981-83. Dr Karesh serves as Subject Matter Expert-Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at .. Dr Karesh is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), inducted in 1985. Conditions and procedures listed for Dr Karesh include lacrimal system, trauma, anophthalmos, blepharoplasty, orbital tumors and congenital.

Training & Credentials

Medical School

Univ. of MD/1979 (1979)

Internship

Children's Hosp. Nat'l. Med. Ctr./ 1980

Residency

Univ. of MD/1981-83

Fellowship

ASOPRS-approved fellowship, A. Putterman, M.D./Univ. of IL (1983-84)

Position

Subject Matter Expert-Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Teaching

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ASOPRS

Member since 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr Karesh fellowship-trained in oculoplastic surgery?

Yes. Dr Karesh completed an ASOPRS-approved fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at A. Putterman, M.D./Univ. of IL (1983-84) (1983-84). ASOPRS fellowship training is the recognised subspecialty credential for eyelid, orbital and tear-duct surgery in the United States.

What does Dr Karesh treat?

Conditions and procedures listed for Dr Karesh include lacrimal system, trauma, anophthalmos, blepharoplasty, orbital tumors, congenital and thyroid eye disease. Contact the practice to confirm a specific procedure.

Where does Dr Karesh practise?

Dr Karesh practises at Vision Center of Excellence Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland (Vision Center of Excellence Walter Reed National Military Medical Center-Vision Center Of Excellence Bldg 85T Rm 1B04 4975 Palmer Rd).

Conditions & Procedures

• Lacrimal System
• Trauma
• Anophthalmos
• Blepharoplasty
• Orbital Tumors
• Congenital
• Thyroid Eye Disease