Paul J. Befanis, M.D.
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Paul J. Befanis, M.D. |
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Specialties:
Crystalens Specialist
Cataract Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Retinal Specialist
Locations:
Melbourne Office
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Adelphi University, Garden City, NY 1972
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Doctor of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC - 1980
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Internship: Department of Medicine at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, MD - 1981
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Residency: Department of Ophthalmology at Greater Baltimore Medical Center - 1984
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Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Diseases at Washington Hospital Center, D.C. - 1985
Experience
Brevard Eye Center, Founder and Medical Director, Melbourne, Florida - 1986
Advanced Courses:
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Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Waterville, ME - 1982
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Eye Pathology Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD - 1982
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Norval Christy, MD, Christian Hospital, Taxila, Pakistan - 1984
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Diagnostic Ultrasound, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA - 1985
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Problem Oriented Approach to Vitreous Surgery II, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL - 1989
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Welsh Cataract Congress, Galveston, TX - 1990
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The Boston Glaucoma Course, New England Eye Center, Boston, MA - 1992
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New Dimensions in Retina, Chicago, II - 1993
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Advanced Incisional and Photorefractive Surgery, Lajolla, CA - 1994
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Retina 2000, Schepens Society, Boston, MA - 1997
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Practical Ophthalmology, Duke University, Durham, NC, - 1998
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Surgical Strategies For Success, Orlando, FL - 1999
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Quality Surgery XIV, Lake Buena Vista, FL - 2000
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The Real LASIK Course, Bogota, Columbia - 2000
Memberships
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Member, RSIG Executive Board, American Academy of Ophthalmology
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American Medical Association - 1985
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Florida Medical Association - 1985
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Brevard County Medical Society - 1985
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Board Certification, American Academy of Ophthalmology - 1985
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Board Certification, American Board of Eye Surgery - 1997
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American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - 1997
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American College of Eye Surgeons - 1998
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Member, American Board of Ophthalmology
Personal
Dr. Befanis has two children, Cristine and James. His interests include: computers, scuba diving, fishing, and enology. |
