Stuart Burgess,
M.D., F.A.C.S.

Stuart K. Burgess, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Burgess grew up in Palm Beach County. While an undergraduate at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. he conducted and published research at Louisiana State University Eye Center. He attended medical school at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital earning his M.D. degree in 1991. Dr. Burgess completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Cornell University's North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York and was chief resident of Ophthalmology in 1995. He was one of the first retinal specialists to offer the advanced treatments for macular degeneration, including anti-VEG F agents, Lucentis® and Avastin. Dr. Burgess is fellowship trained.

After residency Dr. Burgess went on to complete a two-year sub-specialty fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of retinal and vitreous diseases at the University of California, San Diego, Shiley Eye Institute. During the fellowship he was involved in cutting-edge research studying diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and macular holes.

Dr. Burgess joined the Fort Lauderale Eye Institute in 1999 as the group’s retinal subspecialist. He the formed our affiliate the Fort Lauderdale Retinal Institute in 2005. He is a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the Broward County Ophthalmology Society. His work is published in several peer review journals and he has been a presenter at national ophthalmic meetings.

Undergraduate Education
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science, 1983-1986

Medical Education
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Doctor of Medicine, 1987-1991

Internship
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, LA
Internal Medicine,1991-1992

Residency
Cornell University North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, N
Ophthalmology, 1992-1995
Chief Resident, 1995

Fellowship
University of California, San Diego
Department of Ophthalmology
Clinical Instructor, Diseases of the Vitreous and Retina, 1995-1997

License
Florida State License
California State License
Arizona State License

Certifications
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Vitreous Society

Professional Organizations
American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomat October, 1996
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat July, 1992

Honors
ARVO/Retina Research Foundation/Lawrence Fellowship, 1996
Tulane University Academic Scholarship

Current Hospital/Outpatient Affiliations
Imperial Point Medical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Parkway Hospital, North Miami Beach, FL
Westside Regional Hospital, Plantation, FL

Publications
Available upon request