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Laurence M. Nelson, M.D.Ophthalmologist  | Dr. Nelson's Practice | Dr. Nelson is specialty trained and board certified in the surgical and medical treatment of diseases of the eyes. He joined the Tanner Clinic, as their first Ophthalmologist, in September of 1999. | | Areas of expertise include: | Diabetic Eye Disease | | Glaucoma | | Dry Eyes | | Childhood eye problems | | Oculoplastics (plastic surgery of the eye structures) | | Vision correction and eye glasses | | LASIK/PRK (laser corrected vision) for: | Near sightedness | | Far sightedness | | Astigmatism |
| | No Stitch Cataract Surgery |
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| | Professional Experience | Ophthalmologist, Tanner Clinic, Layton, Utah, 1999-present. | | Ophthalmologist, USAF Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, 96-99. | | Chief of Ophthalmology, Vandenberg AFB, CA, 95-96. | | Emergency Room Physician, Central Texas, 92-95. |
| | Certification | Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology | | Licensure: Utah and Texas | | Visx Star 2 and Hanasatome Microkeratome Certification for LASIK |
| | Education | Ophthalmology Residency, Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Texas A&M University, Temple, TX, 1995. | | General Internship, Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Texas A&M University, Temple, TX, 1992. | | Doctor of Medicine, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station, TX, 1991. | | Graduate Student, Medical Physiology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock, TX, 1987. | | Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, 1984. | | Honors/Awards | Chief Resident, 1994-1995. | | Honor Graduate, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, 1991. | | Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1991. | | Texas A&M Academic Scholarship, 1988. | | American Heart Association Research Fellowship, 1986. | | High Honor Graduate, Idaho State University, 1984. | | March of Dimes Academic Scholarship, 1983. | | Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 1983. | | Idaho State University Academic Scholarship, 1982. | | University Dean's List, 1981-1984. |
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| | Military Service | Active Duty Ophthalmologist, 1995-1999. | | Army National Guard Medic, 1984-1987. | | Special Assignments: | Satellite Consultant to US Forces in Italy and Turkey | | Medical Delegate to Macedonea | | Casualty assistance to Kenya Embassy Bombing |
| | Decorations | Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster | | Army Commendation Medal | | Air Force Commendation Medal |
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| | Professional Society Memberships | Utah Medical Association |
| | Personal Interests | Lance and his wife, Maria, are the parents of five children. | | Interests include hiking, running, travelling, and family activities. |
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