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