Tamim Qaum, Ophthalmologist
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Tamim Qaum

Ophthalmologist

1947 Founders Circle Wichita Kansas, 67206
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About

Dr. Tamim Qaum is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Qaum specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Qaum 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. Qaum 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

Harvard Medical School

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology; American College of Physician Executives

The Certifying Commission in Medical Management

Quality Improvement and Patient Society

International Association for Healt

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cataract surgeryCorneal Abrasions/UlcersDiabetic eye diseaseDry eyesGlaucomaMacular degenerationRetinal TearsUrgent Eye Care

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Speaking for academic and continued medical education purposes -
  • Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Via Christi Clinic -
  • Clinical Instructor, Kansas University Medical Center -

Awards

  • Most Promising Young Scientist Award- Harvard Eye and Ear Infirmary   
  • Leopold Schepp Foundation Fellow for research   
  • ACPE Certificate of Academic Achievement   
  • AMA Physicians Recognition Award   
  • 40 under 40 Award 2010   

Internships

  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American College of Physician Executives, The Wilderness Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Dr. Qaum's research article on diabetic retinopathy, published 10 years ago, is now one of the Top 50 Most Frequently Cited Articles according to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work, Being Methodical

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Community service activities, recognized by Hillary Clinton and George Pataki.

Tamim Qaum's Practice location

1947 Founders Circle -
Wichita, Kansas 67206
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