Ivan Marais
Ophthalmologist
930 Madison Ave. Suite 470 Memphis Tennessee, 38163About
Dr. Ivan Marais is an ophthalmologist practicing in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Marais specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Marais can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Marais can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of the Witwatersrand
Board Certification
Ophthalmology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Woods Memorial Lecturer- 2005
- Japanese Honor Medal- 1996
Internships
- Eye Hospital
Fellowships
- Westminster Hospital, Institute Barraquer
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Association of Ophthalmologist, South African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
What do you attribute your success to?
His interest in ophthalmology as not only work but as a hobby allowing him to be innovative. He has travelled the world and shared ideas with many doctors.
Hobbies / Sports
- Woodworking, Golf
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology
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Dr. Carey Cameron Dozier M.D.Ut College Of Medicine Memphis TN 38163
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