Dr. Singh – Curriculum Vitae
Board CertificationAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
ExternshipFoundation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild / Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Paris, France
FellowshipFellow, Laser Vision Correction/Refractive Surgery
Postgraduate TrainingAesthetic Surgery of Face and Eyelids, University of Michigan
Ophthalmology ResidencyNorthwestern University Medical Center
InternshipNorthwestern University Medical Center
Medical SchoolUniversity of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
ProfessorshipDirector of Comprehensive Ophthalmology, assistant clinical professor of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary; 1997–1998
Honors & Awards
  • Certified by the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
  • VISX Star Surgeon (awarded to the top 100 laser eye surgeons by VISX, Inc.)
  • Selected as one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by Consumers; Research Council of America
  • LASIK investigator for the U.S. FDA clinical studies using the VISX™ STAR Excimer laser system
  • University of Chicago/National Institutes of Health Summer Research award: Neovascularization of Collagen
  • Certificate of Commendation for Poster Presentation: Osteogenesis of Demineralized Bone in Reconstructive Surgery; University of Chicago
  • Kappa Alpha Theta Scholastic Award
  • Graduation with honors, University of Chicago • 2005 and 2006: Selected to the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Annual Meeting Program Committee – refractive surgery reviewer
Presentations
  • “No Stitch Nasolacrimal Duct Intubation.” Singh, S and Mockavak, M, Children’s Hospital, Dept. of Pediatric Ophthalmology. Chicago, Ill., 1997.
  • “Clinical and Histopathological Manifestations of Cryptophthalmos.” Singh, S and Tripathi, R, University of Chicago, Dept. of Ophthalmology. Chicago, Ill., 1993 .
  • “Developmental Anomalies of the Eye.” Singh, S and Tripathi, R, University of Chicago, Dept. of Ophthalmology. Chicago, Ill., 1992.
  • “Osteogenesis of Demineralized Bone in Reconstructive Surgery.” Singh, S and McKinnon, M, University of Chicago, Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Chicago, Ill., 1990.
  • “Neovascularization of Collagen.” Singh, S and McKinnon, M, University of Chicago, Dept. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Chicago, Ill., 1990.
Professional Organization
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • International Society of Refractive Surgery