-- Introduction
Dr.
J.Matthew
Roberts joined
the Eye Institute
as a specialist
in ophthalmic
plastic and
reconstructive
surgery.
Additionally,
he assumed
the general
ophthalmology
practices
of Dr. Ronald
F. Gates,
M.D. and
Dr. David
L. Edwards,
Jr., M.D.
As
an oculoplastic
surgeon,
Dr. Roberts
performs
surgery for
patients
with vision
disorders,
cosmetic
needs, or
other medical
problems
caused by
trauma. This
also involves
management
of conditions
such as epiphora
(tearing),
infections
and inflammation
of the lacrimal
system, ptosis
(drooping)
and malposition
of both the
upper and
lower eyelids,
orbital disease,
and orbital
fractures
resulting
from trauma.
Plastic and
reconstructive
eye surgery,
or oculoplastics,
can enhance
vision, appearance,
and overall
self-esteem.
-- Biography
Dr. Roberts is a graduate of Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas and the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Kansas City. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Oklahoma State University, where he served as Chief Resident during his last year of training. Dr. Roberts then completed a one-year private fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery with Dr. Gerard J. Hunter, M.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine.
During his
residency,
Dr. Roberts
received the
distinguished
Patrick Murray
Award, for
obtaining the
highest score
on the national
Ophthalmic
Knowledge Assessment
Program (OKAP)
exam. Dr. Roberts
is the recipient
of the Best
Resident Paper
Award, in Ophthalmology,
for his winning
paper titled "Transient
homonymous
hemianopsia
in Severe Hyperglycemia".
During Dr.
Roberts internship
he received
the Model Intern
Award while
serving as
chief intern.
-- Treatment
Dr.
Roberts is
a highly
trained surgeon,
committed
to excellence
in oculoplastic
surgery and
general ophthalmic
microsurgery.
He is dedicated
to providing
safe, comfortable,
and accurate
diagnosis,
and treatment
of eye diseases
by employing
advanced
diagnostic
procedures,
and utilizing
advanced
state-of-the-art
technology.
Dr. Roberts
combines
his expertise
with his
empathic
approach
to provide
patients
with the
best possible
ocular care.
Dr. Roberts
and his staff
will take
the time
necessary
to make your
office experience
relaxing,
enjoyable,
and informative.