JON R. FISHBURN, MD, FACS 999 North Curtis Road, Suite 205 Boise, ID 83706 (208) 373-1200
CURRICULUM VITAE
Hospital Staff St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise, Idaho Appointments: St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center - Boise, Idaho Columbia Presbyterian Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Veterans Administration Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The University Hospital - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Erlanger Medical Center - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Current: Intermountain Eye Centers, Boise, Idaho 7/97-Present
Education: Fellowship in Glaucoma 7/96–6/97 Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Preceptors: Gregory L. Skuta, MD & Rebecca K. Morgan, MD
Residency in Ophthalmology 7/93–6/96 University of Tennessee-Memphis, Chattanooga Unit of the College of Medicine, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Internship in Rotating Medicine 7/92–6/93 University of Tennessee-Memphis, Chattanooga Unit of the College of Medicine, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Post Graduate in Ocular Pathology / Research Fellowship 6/91–6/92 Intermountain Ocular Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Graduate of University of Nevada School of Medicine, 5/91 Reno, Nevada – MD ~ American Medical Student Association ~ Interviewer for Admissions Committee ~ Medical School Orientation Committee
Honors & Awards: Alpha Omega Alpha
Special Student Research: Pilot feasibility study of “The Chemical Mediators and Mechanisms of Diabetes Mellitus in the Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rat Model”
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Undergraduate of Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana - Major: Biomedical Sciences - Minor: Chemistry
Honors & Awards: Summa Cum Laude 1987 Phi Kappa Phi
Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology June 1997
Medical Licensure: Idaho: Physician & Surgeon, license number M-7225 Oklahoma: Medicine & Surgery, license number 19768 Tennessee: Medicine & Surgery, license number MD-024793
Professional American Glaucoma Society Affiliations: American Medical Association American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Examiners Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Idaho Medical Association Idaho Society of Ophthalmology, President 2004-2006
Papers:
Nikon Resident Diagnosis of the Month: “Pigmented Fundus Lesion: 20/20 Vision Belies Significant Lesion” In Ophthalmology Times, January 22-28, 1996
Author and Co-author of numerous articles published in Athletes’ Exchange Newsletter, including: Whitewater Kayak Stroke Technique, Whitewater Training, Nutrition for Whitewater Athletes, Overtraining, The Wing Stroke, Iron Status in Athletes, Whitewater Strength Training, Reading Water, and many others.
Research Experience:
Fishburn J, Mamalis N, McLeish W. Anderson R: “Histopathologic Analysis of a Series of Blepharochalasis Patients”
Fishburn J, Mamalis N, Anderson C, Kriesler K, Olson R: “Biocompatibility of a Polyacrylamide Surface-modified Intraocular Lens in a Rabbit Model”
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Fishburn J, Adleberg J, et.al.: “Evaluation of the Biocompatibility of a Small-incision Intraocular Lens in the Rabbit Model”
Mamalis N, Fishburn J, Adleberg J, et.al.: “Short-term Evaluation of a Surface-modified High-resolution Silicone Intraocular Lens”
Mamalis N, Adleberg J, Fishburn J: “Biocompatibility of a New Hydrogel Intraocular Lens in the Rabbit Model” Presented at ASCRS by Dr. Mamalis
Fishburn J, Olson R, Mamalis N: “Case Report of a New Anterior Stroma Corneal Dystrophy”
Breazeale R, Fishburn J, Buchanan T, Stone J: “Over-expression of Metallothionein and Survival in Uveal Melanoma” Resident research presentation fifth place Submitted to American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1996; Invest. Ophthal. & Vis. & Sci., 1996, 37(3): S622, #2877
Breazeale R, Fishburn J, Bodenheimer M: “Technetium 99 and Metallothionein in Uveal Melanoma”
Fishburn J, DeBarge R, McGuire T: “Traumatic Ophthalmic Artery Fistula: A Case Report” In preparation; AJO
Fishburn J, Stone J: “Corneal Topography Following Trans Pars-plana Vitrectomy” Work in progress
Fishburn J, Arehardt D, Lawrence H: “ Post-cataract Extraction Erythropsia Comparison of Non-ultraviolet Absorbing Foldable Intraocular Lenses Versus Ultraviolet Absorbing PMMA Intraocular Lenses”
Fishburn J, Manrique C, Bodenheimer M: “A Retrospective Analysis of the Treatment of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy at Erlanger Medical Center”
Fishburn J, Skuta G: “Postoperative Fibrin Response Following Spontaneous or Laser Suture Lysis in Eye Receiving Molteno or Baerveldt Aqueous Shunts” ARVO Poster exhib. Invest. Ophthal. Vis. & Sci. 1997, 38(4): S272, #1262
Fishburn J, Skuta G, Nanda S, Bradford R: “Combined Mitomycin-C Trabeculectomy and Pars-plana Vitrectomy for the Management of Traumatic Glaucoma” Work in progress - 4 -
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Clinical Studies:
“A Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Parallel, Three-Month-Study (Plus Nine-Month Masked Extension) of the Safety and Efficacy of 0.1% Brimonidine Purite™ Ophthalmic Solution Dosed Three Times Daily Compared With 0.2% Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution Dosed Three Times Daily in Patients with Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension”
“A Clinical Study Evaluating the Ocular Safety and Efficacy of 0.3% Ofloxacin Solution in the Treatment of Acute Bacterial Corneal Ulcers” Clinical coordinator
“A Multicenter Randomized Double-masked Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ophthalmic Irrigating Solution Additive in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery” Clinical coordinator
“A Multiclinic Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Ciprofloxin Ophthalmic Ointment Versus Tobrex Ophthalmic Ointment” Subinvestigator
“Efficacy and Safety of 1.0% Rimexolone Ophthalmic Suspension Versus Pred Forte 1.0% for Treatment of Uveitis”
“Clinical and Microbiological Study Comparing Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution to Tobrex Ophthalmic Solution for Treating Bacterial Conjunctivitis in Children” Subinvestigator
“A Multicenter Randomized Double-masked Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)-enhanced Amvisc Plus (Sodium Hyaluronate [NaHA]) in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery” Clinical coordinator
“The Investigation of IOPTEX Multifocal Intraocular Lenses”
Fluid Studies:
“Outbreak of Sterile Hypopyon / Endophthalmitis in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery” Investigator and coordinator
“Acute Incidence of Failed Corneal Grafts as Reported by the Utah Lion’s Eye Bank” Investigator and coordinator
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Other Accomplishments:
U.S. Kayak Team Captain and Delegate 1983-1989 & 1991
Member of the United States Canoe & Kayak Olympic, World and 1982-1989 Europa Cup Teams: Individual Bronze, Silver and Gold medal performances & 1991
U.S. National Kayak Champion 1982-1989
François Parmentier Outstanding International Competitor Award (for excellence in sportsmanship, leadership and performance) ~ awarded in Bourg St. Maurice, France 1987 ~ awarded in Evian, France 1986 ~ awarded in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany 1985
Junior National Slalom Kayak Champion and member of the Junior Alpine 1978-1980 Olympic Team
Other Interests:
Computers, German language, writing, music, piano, singing, dancing, photography, cooking, tennis, running, cycling and swimming.
References available upon request