9800513
Active
Yes
05/15/1998
07/15/2027
See: Actions-Adverse & Administrative Tab
Active Supervisees
| Name | Type | Status | Approved | Inactive |
| None Reported |
North Carolina Hospital Admitting Privileges
| Location |
| Johnston Health |
| Johnston Medical Center Smithfield |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital |
| Rex Healthcare |
| WakeMed Cary Hospital |
| Western Wake |
Out of State Active/Inactive Licenses
Out of Country Active/Inactive Licenses
Address
Eye Specialists of Carolina PA
1609 E Booker Dairy Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
919-938-2010
Information
Mon-Fri.
I specialize in cornea, cataract and vision correction surgery.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Medical School
| School | Graduation |
| University Of Oklahoma | 1994 |
Post Graduate Training
"Last Year" does not necessarily mean that the licensee completed his/her training program. (In NC, a physician can be licensed without completing such a program.)
| Institution | Specialty | State, Country | Training Program | Last Year |
| Assil-Sinskey Eye Institute | Other - Refractive Surgery |
CA, US
| Fellowship | 1998 |
| Case Western Reserve | Ophthalmology |
OH, US
| Residency | 1998 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Other - Internship |
OH, US
| Internship | 1995 |
Current Board Certification and Year of Certification/Recertification
Physicians should not list non-ABMS or non-AOA specialty boards unless the board meets the criteria set forth in the NC Medical Board’s Advertising and Publicity Position Statement.
| Primary/Subspecialty | Year |
| Ophthalmology | 2019 |
Area of Practice
| Area Of Practice | Primary |
| Ophthalmology | Yes |
Current Membership in Medical Professional Organizations
| Membership |
| American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology |
Honors & Awards
| Honor/Award | Given By | Date |
| None Reported |
Public Service
| Name of Clinic | Service Description | Date |
| None Reported |
Current Academic Appointments
| Title | Institution | City, State, Country |
| None Reported |
Publications
| Title |
| Ophthalmic Pocket Companion |
Section 1: Adverse Actions
North Carolina Medical Board Public Actions
This section indicates whether the North Carolina Medical Board has taken adverse public action regarding the
licensee. Click on the link or links below to see an electronic copy of public documents associated with the
licensee.
Certain public documents, such as hearing transcripts, are listed but are not posted on the site. If the record
indicates a transcript is available, it may be obtained by contacting the Board.
NCMB public actions are posted on this site indefinitely.
| Date | Description | Link |
|
07/23/2024
| Public Letter of Concern |
View
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Other Regulatory Board or Agency Public Actions
| Date | Name of Board/Agency | Action Taken | Link |
| None Reported |
Health Care Institution Suspensions and Revocations
| Date | Health Care Institution | Action Taken |
| None Reported |
Section 2: Administrative Actions
Actions listed in this section are considered non-disciplinary by the Board. In situations where
administrative actions are taken, the licensee may not have met certain statutory requirements or
may have failed to follow correct administrative procedures.
North Carolina Medical Board Reentry Agreement
| Date | Description | Link |
| None Reported |
North Carolina Special Purpose Licensing Agreement
| Date | Description | Link |
| None Reported |
Malpractice Information
This section indicates whether the licensee has been the subject of a malpractice judgment, award,
payment or settlement. In accordance with NC law, the board posts this information for a period of
seven years after the date of the judgment, award, payment or settlement. Settlements of less than
$75,000 or that occurred prior to May 1, 2008 are not included in this information.
The Board encourages the public to consider malpractice payment information in context and in
combination with other information about the licensee’s education, training and professional
experience.
Please see Interpreting Malpractice Payment Information below.
The Board reviewed this payment and determined that no public action was warranted.
| Incident Date | Payment Date | Area of Practice | City, State, Country | Response |
| 12/24/2017 |
07/27/2020
| Ophthalmology |
Cary, NC, US
| |
| 03/05/2023 |
08/14/2025
| Ophthalmology |
United States of America
| |
Interpreting Malpractice Payment Information
North Carolina Medical Board Public Action associated with a malpractice payment
An important factor to consider when interpreting malpractice payment information is whether the
payment is associated with a public action of the NC Medical Board. The Board reviews the quality
of care associated with every malpractice payment involving a North Carolina licensee. The Board
takes public action when its investigation determines patient care was below accepted and prevailing
standards.
When considering malpractice payment data, please keep in mind:
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The existence of a payment does not necessarily mean that malpractice has occurred. Nor is a payment
necessarily evidence of incompetence, misconduct or an admission of wrongdoing on the part of the licensee.
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It often takes years for a malpractice claim to move through the legal and/or liability insurance systems.
The incident that resulted in a payment may have taken place years before the payment was made.
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Malpractice payment histories vary by area of practice. Some licensees may have a higher-than-average
incidence of malpractice payments because they specialize in treating patients who are at a high risk
for problems.
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Malpractice insurance companies sometimes settle cases because it is less costly to make a monetary
settlement than it is to defend a case in court. Many times, such cases are settled without a finding
of fault or admission of negligence by the licensee.
Misdemeanor/DUI/DWI Conviction Information
| Conviction Date | Conviction | Jurisdiction | Sentence |
| None Reported |
Felony Conviction Information
| Conviction Date | Conviction | Jurisdiction | Sentence |
| None Reported |