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Gil
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Dr. Epstein is a fellowship trained surgeon in ocular plastic surgery. He is also an accomplished surgeon with special interest in cosmetic laser facial plastic surgery. He joined the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute in 1980. Dr. Epstein comes to the group with advanced training in ophthalmic plastic surgery. He completed his fellowship in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive surgery at The Michael Reese Hospital, University of Illinois, 1980. Dr. Epstein served his medical internship at the Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center from 1975-76 and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Michael Reese Hospital in 1979.
He graduated with honors and was Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University in 1971, and in 1975 he earned his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Epstein was the first physician in Broward County to be fellowship trained in Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Epstein is board certified and is a member of the following medical societies: Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Medical Association, Broward County Medical Association, Broward County Ophthalmological Society. He was the recipient of the Honor Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1993.
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Curriculum Vitae
Gil A. Epstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Born:
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Miami, Florida
August 23, 1949
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Current Practice:
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Ft. Lauderdale Eye Institute
7800 W. Oakland Park Blvd. #206
Sunrise, FL 33351
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Undergraduate
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Emory University,
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Arts, 1971
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Medical Education:
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Tufts University,
Boston, MA
Doctor of Medicine, 1975
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Medical School:
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Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Chicago, IL
1975-1976
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Internship:
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Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Chicago, IL
1975-1976
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Residency:
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Michael Reese Hospital
Ophthalmology
Chicago, IL
1976-1979
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Fellowship:
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Michael Reese Hospital & University of Illinois
Ophthalmolic Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery 1979-1980
University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
Ophthalmolic Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery 1979-1980
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License:
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Florida State License
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Certifications:
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Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1980
Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, 1980
Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 1983
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Professional
Organizations:
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Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
Florida Medical Association
Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Broward County Medical Association
Broward County Ophthalmological Society
American/Israel Ophthalmology Society
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Honors:
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Phi Beta Kappa, Emory University
Pi Alpha National Chemistry Honor Society
Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1993
Nova S.E. University, Assistant Clinical Professor
American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award
2004-2007
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Current Hospital/
Outpatient
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Westside Regional Hospital, Plantation, FL
Foundation of Advanced Eye Care, Sunrise, FL
Plantation General Hospital
Outpatient Surgical Services
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Publications:
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Available upon request
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