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Stephen Ambrose, MD

Stephen Ambrose portrait
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Professional Background

Dr. Ambrose received his B.A. in Chemistry from Auburn University, with the honors of summa cum laude, Dean's Award for academic excellence and three scholarships awarded for academic achievement. He went on to the University of South Alabama College of Medicine where he earned his MD, again with scholarships and honors for academic excellence, and also completed his internship in Internal Medicine. He did his ophthalmology residency here at the University of Kansas where he was selected for Rising Star and Alan W. Riley awards, as well as selected as Chief Resident. Following graduation from KU, he went to Emory University where he completed a one-year Glaucoma fellowship. He returns to KU and KU Eye as a Glaucoma Specialist Faculty.

Education and Training
  • BA, Chemistry, Aubrun University, Auburn, AL
  • MD, Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL
  • Internship, Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL
  • Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Prairie VIllage, KS
  • Clinical Fellowship, Glaucoma, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
  • MD, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Research

Overview

Dr. Ambrose is our glaucoma specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Our specialists use the latest diagnostic and surgical technology to offer a variety of leading-edge treatments. As part of one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, our care providers are committed to research and scientific discovery through the University of Kansas Medical Center. We can often include our patients in potentially lifesaving clinical trials and treatment options not available anywhere else.

Publications
  • Yu, M, Ward, M., B, Franke, A, Ambrose, Stephen., L. 2017. Adding a Second Quinol to a aRedox-Responsive MRI Contrast Agent Improves Its Relaxivity Response to H2O2. Inorg Chem
  • Yu, M, Ambrose, Stephen., L, Whaley, Z., L. 2014. A Mononuclear Manganese(II) Complex Demonstrates a Strategy to Simultaneously Image and Treat Oxidative Stress. J Am Chem Soc, 136 (11), 12836-39