Thomas J. Whittaker, JD, MD, Vice-Chairman, Professor, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Residency Program Director

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology

Vice-Chairman, Ophthalmology

Director, Ophthalmology Residency Program

Specialty

• Neuro-Ophthalmology

Education

• BA (Biology), Rice University
• MS (Biomedical Engineering), Marquette University

Graduate Education

• JD with Distinction, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
• MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Post Graduate Education

• Internship (Internal Medicine), University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
• Residency (Ophthalmology), University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
• Fellowship (Neuro-Ophthalmology), Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology, Diplomate

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Kansas Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
  • Board of Directors, 2005-Present
• Missouri Bar Association
• Missouri Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons,
  • Director, Board of Directors, 1994-1998
  • Secretary-Treasurer, 1997-1998
  • President-Elect, 1998-1999
  • President, 1999-2000