Susanna M. Tamkins, O.D.

Description

University of Miami School of Medicine
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Lennar Medical Center
5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida

Education
Bachelor of Science – Biology Research
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
August 1981-January 1985

Bachelor of Science – Vision Science
University of California, Berkeley, CA
August 1988-June 1990

Doctor of Optometry
University of California, Berkeley, CA
August 1988-June 1992

Residency in Optometry
Pennsylvania College of Optometry in affiliation with Hahnemann University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA
July 1992-July 1993

Academic Appointments
University of Miami School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
Pediatric Optometrist, Pediatric Vision Clinical Service
September 2001-present

NOVA Southeastern University, College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Binocular Vision, August 1994-December 2001
Chair, Department of Optometric Clinical Sciences, 1996-1998
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, 1995-1998
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee, 1996-1998

The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Instructor, Pediatrics and Binocular Vision, July 1993-July 1994
Research, Cornea and Contact Lens Service, 1992-1994

University of California, Berkeley, College of Optometry
Research Assistant, Morton D. Sarver Laboratory for Contact Lens and Corneal Research, 1988-1990
Teaching Assistant, Primary Care Optometry, College of Optometry, 1990-1991

Clinical Practical Experience
Attending Optometric Physician, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami, Miami, FL
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Clinic, 2001-present

Attending Optometric Physician at NOVA Southeastern University College of Optometry, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinic, Southeastern University Health Center, Miami, FL, 1994-2001

Attending Optometric Physician, The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinic, 1992-1994