CURRICULUM VITAE
Timothy Scott Wells MD
Timothy Scott Wells MD
Associate Professor
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
Eye Institute |
925 N 87 St |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATION: |
1990 - 1994 B.A. Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN |
1994 - 1995 M.S., Physiology & Biophysics, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN |
1995 - 1999 M.D., Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
1999 - 2000 Transitional Internship, Transitional Residency Program, Indiana University, Methodist, Clarian Health |
2000 - 2003 Resident, Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Indiana University |
2003 - 2005 ASOPRS Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
2005 - 2015 Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, MCW Eye Institute, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
2015 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, MCW Eye Institute, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2005 - Present Faculty Member, Residency Training Committee, MCW Ophthalmology Residency Program, Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, MCW Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
2013 - Present MCW Ophthalmology Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, MCW Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
2015 - Present Chairman, Residency Clinical Competancy Committee, Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Medical College of Wisconsin, WI 53226 |
2016 - Present ASOPRS Even-Year Fellowship Director, Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Medical College of Wisconsin |
HOSPITAL AND CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS: |
2010 - 2013 Froedtert Epic Committee Representative, Ophthalmology |
2015 - Present Epic Kaleidoscope Committee Representative, Oculoplastics |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
2005 - Present Attending Physician, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
2005 - Present Attending Physician, Zablocki VAMC, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295 |
2005 - Present Attending Physician, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, 9000 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Board Certified | Issue Date | Expiration |
Ophthalmology | 01/01/2016 | 12/31/2025 |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Licensure | WI-45450-020 | 10/31/2015 | 10/31/2017 |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
06/2007 Resident's Award for Teaching Excellence, MCW Ophthalmology Residency |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
2000 - Present American Academy of Ophthalmology |
2003 - Present Wisconsin Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (WSOPRS) |
2005 - Present Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology |
2005 - Present Milwaukee Ophthalmological Society |
2012 - Present American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) |
EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS: |
Ad-Hoc Reviewer |
2003 - Present Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
2007 - Present Archives of Ophthalmology |
2013 - Present Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology |
NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2013 - Present Education Committee Member, ASOPRS |
2013 - 2015 Oral Board Volunteer, Education Committee Member, ASOPRS |
2016 - Present Year Fellowship Preceptor, ASOPRS Even |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: | ||||||||||||||
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
National |
Common Eyelid Lesions, JCAHPO Annual Continuing Education Program, Chicago, IL, 10/15/2005 |
Surgical Technique: Direct Fixation of Extraocular Muscles to a Silicone Sphere Enucleation Procedure, American Society of Ocularists, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida, 10/22/2011 |
Lacrimal Sac Pneumatocele: A Case of Retrobulbar Pain Associated with Nose-Blowing, ASOPRS Spring Symposium, Hyatt Regency, Newport, Rhode Island, 06/08/2013 |
A Novel High-Definition Operating Room Video System, ASOPRS Spring Symposium, Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah, 06/21/2014 |
Direct Visualization of the Inferior Meatus with Nasolacrimal Probing, ASOPRS Spring Symposium, Hyatt Regency, St. Thomas USVI, 05/17/2015 |
Regional |
(Labratory Instructor) Sixteenth Biennial University of Wisconsin-Madison Facial and Orbital Anatomy Dissection Course, Medical Science Center, 03/19/2004 |
Oculoplastic Gadgets and Gizmos, MCW/ Eye Institute Fall Symposium, Eye Institute/ Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 10/05/2007 |
Oculoplastics Pearls, Optometry Continuing Education Program, The Geneva Inn, Lake Geneva, WI, 2010 |
Oculoplastics Pearls for All Ophthalmologists, Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Eye MD Spring Symposium, Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 05/14/2011 |
Oculoplastic Pearls for All Ophthalmologists 2011, Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Eye MD Spring Symposium, Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 05/14/2011 |
Ocular Trauma for Physician's Assistants,, Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants (WAPA) 2011 Conference, Appleton, Wisconsin, 10/13/2011 |
Ptosis and Dry Eyes, Eye Institute Fall Symposium, MCW HRC Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 09/20/2014 |
Tips for Evaluation and Management of the Tearing Patient,, Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Eye MD Spring Symposium, American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin, - 05/11/2007 |
Local |
Approaching Ocular and Periocular Trauma, Otolaryngology Guest Residency Lecture, Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 07/28/2005 |
Ophthalmic Management of Facial Nerve Palsy, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, MCW Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI, 03/01/2006 |
The Tearing Patient, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, MCW Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI, 08/01/2007 |
Ophthalmologic Trauma, MCW Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 08/09/2007 |
Oculoplastic Gadgets and Gizmos, MCW Eye Instiute Fall Symposium, Milwwaukee, WI, 10/05/2007 |
Ptosis, Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds, Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 08/14/2008 |
Ptosis, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Eye Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 02/04/2009 |
Oculoplastics Pearls for the Community Ophthalmologist, Milwaukee Ophthalmological Society, Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield, WI, 03/26/2009 |
Orbital Disease, Otolaryngology Resident Lectures, Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI, 01/21/2010 |
Floppy and Lax Eyelid Syndromes, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, MCW Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI, 12/01/2010 |
Therapeutic Application of 5-FU for Scar Management in Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, MCW Eye Institute, Milwaukee, WI, 12/04/2013 |
Surgical Management of Cicatricial Conjunctival Diseases, Dermatology Grand Rounds, Froedtert Hospital East Clinics, Milwaukee, WI, 09/10/2014 |
Pearls on the Surgical Management of Some Common Eyelid Malpositions, Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Eye Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 03/02/2016 |
COMMITTEE SERVICE: |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
2005 - Present Residency Training Comittee, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, MCW Eye Institute |
2010 - 2011 Oculoplastics Clinician Representative, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, MCW Eye Institute |
- 2011 Member, Residency Selction Committee, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, MCW Eye Institute |
- 2014 Member, Residency Selection Committee, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, MCW Eye Institute |
- 2007 Member, Residency Selection Committee, Oculoplastics, Ophthalmology, MCW Eye Institute |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Medical Student Education |
07/2005 - Present Ophthalmology Clerkship Instructor |
Resident and Fellow Education |
Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic lecture series (three year cycle: cadaver dissection; orbital disorders; eyelid and lacrimal disorders), 10-12 hours/year |
EXTRAMURAL TEACHING: |
Medical Student Education |
2005 - Present MCW Eye Institute, Sophmore Medical Student Ophthalmology Teaching Day |
01/20/2014 MCW Eye Institute, Medical Student Anatomy Orbital Dissection Instructor |
Resident and Fellow Education |
2003 - Present MCW Eye Institute, Provide didactic, clinical, and surgical instruction for ophthalmology residents, oculoplastics fellows, otolaryngology residents, plastic surgery residents, dermatology residents and oral-maxillofacial surgery residents |
2003 - Present Oculofacial Anatomy Course Co-Organizer and Faculty Instructor |
2003 - Present Ad hoc Ophthalmology Resident journal club faculty instructor for Oculoplastics topics |
2003 - Present Oculoplastics Surgical Technique Instruction Lab for eyelid and adnexal procedures. |
07/01/2005 - Present MCW, CHW, and VAMC, Attending physician |
Continuing Medical Education |
Voice over Powerpoint recording, HD OR Video Recording System |
EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED: |
Medical Students |
2005 - Present, Medical Student Clinical Teaching Day Course Senior ophthalmology instructor- The Ophthalmic Examination for Medical Students, Medical College of Wisconsin, EI |
2005 - Present, Clinical Instructor for medical students and interns on their ophthalmology electives, Medical College of Wisconsin, EI |
10/2006 - 03/2007, Chapter Advisor for MCW Medical Students for Sight, Medical College of Wisconsin, EI |
Clinical/Research Fellows |
2005 - 2007 Grant Su, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship |
2007 - 2009 Jerry Lai, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship |
2009 - 2011 P. Emmett Hurley, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship |
2010 - 2012 Valerie Elmalem, MD, Oculoplastics Fellowship |
2011 - 2013 Neda Esmaili, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship |
2012 - 2014 Janice Liao, MD, Oculoplastics Fellowship |
2013 - 2015 Sean Paul, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship |
2014 - 2016 Elizabeth Chiang, MD, PhD, Oculoplastics Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin, Eye Institute |
2015 - Present Jasmina Bajric, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship, MCW Eye Institute |
2016 - Present S.A.M. Chisholm, MD, ASOPRS Fellowship, MCW Eye Institute |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Pawar SS, Rhee JS, Wells TS. Reconstructive and rehabilitation challenges following a cranio-orbital gunshot wound. Ear Nose Throat J. 2015 Jan; 94 (1): E21-6. |
2. Liao JL, Elmalem VI, Wells TS, Harris GJ. Surgical timing and postoperative ocular motility in type B orbital blowout fractures. OPRS 2014 May 6. [Epub ahead of print] |
3. Reichstein D, Esmail N, Wells TS, Kim J. Attempted auto-enucleation in two incarcerated young men with psychosis. Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjopt.2014.09.006 [In Press Corrected Proof] |
4. Wells TS. Harris GJ. Direct Fixation of Extraocular Muscles to a Silicone Sphere: a Cost-sensitive, Low-risk Enucleation Procedure. OPRS 27(5): 364-7, 2011 Sep-Oct. |
5. Cannon DE, Wells TS, Poetker DM. Two late complications of craniofacial trauma: a case report and review of the literature. American Journal of Otolaryngology 33(5): 615-8, 2012 Sep-Oct. |
6. Wells TS. Harris GJ. Orbital dermoid cyst and sinus tract presenting with acute infection. OPRS 20(6):465-7, 2004 Nov. |
7. Wei LA, Kennedy TA, Paul S, Wells TS, Griepentrog GJ, Lucarelli MJ. Traumatic orbital encephalocele: Presentation and imaging. Orbit. 2016;35(2):72-7. |
8. Dhakal B, Fenske TS, Ramalingam S, Shuff J, Epperla N, Hosking P, Rein L, Banerjee A, Hari P, D'Souza A, Shah N, Siker M, Griepentrog GJ, Harris GJ, Wells TS, Erickson BA, Hamadani M. Local Disease Control in Ocular Adnexal Lymphoproliferative Disorders: Comparative Outcomes of MALT Versus Non-MALT Histologies. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2017 May;17(5):305-311.e2. |
9. Chiang E, Bee C, Harris GJ, Wells TS. Does delayed repair of eyelid lacerations compromise outcome? Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Nov;35(11):1766-1767. |
10. Reichstein D, Esmaili N, Wells T, Kim JE. Attempted auto-enucleation in two incarcerated young men with psychosis. Saudi J Ophthalmol. 2015;29(2):172-4. PMCID: PMC4398797 |
Books, Chapters, and Reviews |
1. Loehrl TA, Wells T, Su G. Acute Rhinosinusitis and Its Complications. In: Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 17th Edition. Eds. Wackym PA, Snow Jr., JB. People's Medical Publishing House: 567-72, 2009. |
2. Book Review: Wells, TS. Oculofacial Plastic Surgery: Face, Lacrimal System and Orbit. |
Non-Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Chang A, Wells T. Oculoplastics pearl: a longstanding case of unilateral conjunctivitis.
EyeNet [EyeNet June 2012] |
Peer Reviewed Educational Products |
1. Leslie Wei, MD, Tabassum Kennedy, MD, Sean Paul, MD, Greg Griepentrog, MD, Timothy Wells, MD, Mark Lucarelli, MD Traumatic Orbital Encephalocele: Presentation and Imaging, ASOPRS 2014 Fall Symposium, Friday, October 16, 2014, Sheraton, Chicago, IL |
Database, Video, or Other Research/Clinical Contributions |
1. Direct Visualization of the Inferior Meatus with Nasolacrimal Probing, ASOPRS Spring Symposium, St. Thomas USVI, May 17, 2015 |
2. A Novel High-Definition Operating Room Video System, ASOPRS Spring Symposium, Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah, Saturday June 21, 2014 |
3. Direct Fixation of Extraocular Muscles to a Silicone Sphere Enucleation Procedure, American Society of Ocularists, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida, October 22, 2011. |
4. Double Fixation Browplasty Technique, Presented at the Eye Institute Ophthalmology Fall Symposium-Oculoplastics, October 5, 2007 |
5. Several videos routinely used for oculoplastics teaching conferences |
6. Oculoplastics Website Creation: www.milwaukeeeyelidsurgery.com |
7. www.lidsurgeon.com (forward for above) |
