Poonam Doshi, M.D.

EDUCATION

• 2004, BBA, Finance, The University of Texas at Austin
• 2008 MD, Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch 

POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

• 06/08-06/09 Intern, Department of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch
• 07/09-06/12 Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute
• 07/12-06/13 Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus, Indiana University, Glick Eye Institute

CURRENT LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• 2014 American Board of Ophthalmology
• 2019 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
• 2009 United States Medical Licensing Examination Completion

CURRENT HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

• 05/20 – Pending Consultant in Ophthalmology, Beverly Hospital

EMPLOYMENT

• 2020- Present  Specialized Pediatric Eye Care, Beverly MA
• 2017-Present Houston Eye International, Kuwait
• 2015-2018  Houston Eye Associates, Houston, TX
• Specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, I managed all clinical and most surgical aspects of pediatric eye care, including pediatric cataract and glaucoma, amblyopia, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, ptosis, nasolacrimal duct obstructions and orbital/eye lesions between four locations in the Northern quadrant of Houston, TX. 
• 2013-2014 Baylor Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX
• Specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, I provided comprehensive pediatric eye care for the Central Texas area.   

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES

• 2015-2019 Young Ophthalmologist Committee, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, CURRENT MEMBERSHIP

• 2012 American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow
• 2013  American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
• 2008 Gold Humanism Honor Society

CLINICAL SUPERVISORY AND TRAINING RESPONSIBLITIES

• 2012-2013 Visiting Clinical Lecturer, Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

• 2020 – ASAPROSAR El Salvador Mission Trip, 1 trip
• 2015 – Houston Food Bank Volunteer
• 2011 – Wayne State University Future Doctor’s Day
• 2010 – Community Vision Screenings
• 2009 – Community Vision Screenings
• 2006 – Nicaragua Women and Children’s Health Mission Trip, 1 trip 

RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS

Kovarik J, Doshi P, Collinge J, Plager DA. (2015). Outcomes of Patients Referred for Optic Nerve Edema.  Journal of American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,

19 (3), 344-348.

Abstract accepted for AAPOS 2015 Conference   

Glick Eye Institute Annual Residents’ Research Day – Indianapolis, IN: 2013

Doshi P, Rao R, Rotberg L, Baker J, Roarty J, Bohra L. Post-Operative Esotropia After Surgery for Intermittent Exotropia 

Kresge Eye Institute Annual Clinical Conference Update in Ophthalmology – Detroit, MI: 2012

Doshi P, Tewari A. Evaluation of Community Vision Screenings.

Kresge Eye Institute Annual Clinical Conference Update in Ophthalmology – Detroit, MI; 2011

Doshi P, Gianfermi E, Bohra L, Rao R, Rotberg L, Baker J, Roarty J. Treatment of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction after Failed Probe and Irrigation.

Kresge Eye Institute Annual Clinical Conference Update in Ophthalmology – Detroit, MI; 2010

TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS

2014 – “Ophthalmology Pearls for the Pediatric Primary Care Provider” BSW 16th Annual Pediatric Subspecialty for the Primary Care Provider – Round Rock, TX

2013 – Pediatric Ophthalmology Resident Lecture Series BSW Residency Program – Temple, TX

2012 – “Post-Operative Esotropia After Surgery for Intermittent Exotropia” Kresge Eye Institute Annual Clinical Conference Update in Ophthalmology – Detroit, MI

2011 – “Evaluation of Community Vision Screenings” Kresge Eye Institute Annual Clinical Conference Update in Ophthalmology – Detroit, MI

2011 – “Pediatric Cataracts” Chairman’s Rounds – Detroit, MI

2010 –  “Treatment of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction after Failed Probe and Irrigation” Kresge Eye Institute Annual Clinical Conference Update in Ophthalmology – Detroit, MI

2010 – “Retinopathy of Prematurity” Chairman’s Rounds – Detroit, MI

2009 – “Horner’s Syndrome” Chairman’s Rounds – Detroit, MI

PUBLICATIONS

1.) Kovarik J, Doshi P, Collinge J, Plager DA. (2015). Outcomes of Patients Referred for Optic Nerve Edema.  Journal of American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus,

19 (3), 344-348.

Abstract accepted for AAPOS 2015 Conference   

Glick Eye Institute Annual Residents’ Research Day – Indianapolis, IN: 2013