Randal Pham

Randal Pham

San Jose, California, United States
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Aesthetic & Refractive Surgery Medical Center

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Dr. Randal Pham, MD, MS, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist performing aesthetic…

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Experience

  • Aesthetic & Refractive Surgery Medical Center

    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Jose, CA

Education

  • University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine Graphic

    University of California, San Francisco - School of Medicine

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    Activities and Societies: Dean's Letter: Graduated top 25% of Class of 1988

    Fight For Sight Inc Awardee for research in Trachoma

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    Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa

    Graduated with Honors in Biochemistry. First Vietnamese American with undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley who was accepted into the School of Medicine at UCSF.

Publications

  • Combined Carbon Dioxide Laser Lateral Canthotomy and Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

    Modern Plastic Surgery

    The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new procedure aimed at lengthening the palpebral fissure to fa- cilitate femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in patients with small eyes. Method: A quick procedure using the CO2 laser was adapted for patients with small eyes undergoing laser-assisted cataract surgery using the Catalys system. The UniPulse CO2 laser (Nidek) was used for laser lateral canthotomy on patients with small palpebral fissures to allow fitting of the Liquid OpticTM…

    The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new procedure aimed at lengthening the palpebral fissure to fa- cilitate femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in patients with small eyes. Method: A quick procedure using the CO2 laser was adapted for patients with small eyes undergoing laser-assisted cataract surgery using the Catalys system. The UniPulse CO2 laser (Nidek) was used for laser lateral canthotomy on patients with small palpebral fissures to allow fitting of the Liquid OpticTM Interface eyepiece. Results: Lateral canthotomies were performed on 19 women and 7 men (ages ranged from 45 to 93 years) with lower eyelid lengths equal to or shorter than 32 mm who then underwent femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. A total of 33 eyelids received laser lateral canthotomy with the CO2 laser; only one eyelid had lateral canthotomy with cold-steel tenotomy scissors. Dockings were completed for all 34 eyes with eyelids receiving lateral canthotomies. The 33 eyes with eyelids that received laser canthotomy with the CO2 laser had successful femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. The one eye with the eyelid that received cold-steel canthotomy could not have femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery despite successful docking because of pupillary constriction. The findings were statistically significant; Fisher Exact Test showed a p-value of 0.0294. Conclusion: Laser lateral canthotomy with CO2 laser is a safe and effective method to allow docking and completion of femtosecond laser-as- sisted cataract surgery.

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Projects

  • Vision Specialist Network

    It is our mission to provide the most effective cataract treatments. Our vision specialists are committed to delivering the highest quality of eye care while leveraging the latest advancements in technology. Our network of optometrists, retina specialists, and cataract surgeons will collaborate on every aspect of your cataract treatment, from pre-operative screening to post-operative management. Find a doctor.

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Honors & Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award

    Castle Connolly Medical Ltd

    In January 2019, Randal Pham, MD, MS, FACS won the Top Doctor Award from Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. whose mission is to find the best healthcare for patients in America. This award is reserved for exceptional doctors who were nominated by their peers in an extensive survey process of thousands of American doctors each year. These Top Doctors' medical educations, training, hospital appointments, honors and awards, board certifications - and much more - are screened by the Castle Connolly…

    In January 2019, Randal Pham, MD, MS, FACS won the Top Doctor Award from Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. whose mission is to find the best healthcare for patients in America. This award is reserved for exceptional doctors who were nominated by their peers in an extensive survey process of thousands of American doctors each year. These Top Doctors' medical educations, training, hospital appointments, honors and awards, board certifications - and much more - are screened by the Castle Connolly physician-led research team. Those doctors who are among the very best in their specialties and in their communities are selected for inclusion. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be included in any Castle Connolly Guide or online directory.

  • UCSF Innovator Award

    UCSF

    Randal Pham, MD, MS, FACS was selected to be the first recipient of the UCSF Innovator Award for his work to cure blindness. His clinical research work in addressing trachoma with lasers led to his interest in using lasers to solve other ophthalmological problems. In 2017, he published his landmark paper detailing the first successful attempt in treating incurable end-stage dry macular degeneration using lasers.

  • PSP Best Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon

    Plastic Surgery Practice Journal

  • Bay Area Best Doctors and Dentists

    Comcast/NBC

  • AAO Achievement Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Consumers Research Council of America

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Stanford Provost Award

    John W. Etchemendy, Stanford University's Provost

    On Tuesday April 22, 2003, Provost John Etchemendy of Stanford University honored Randal Pham, MD for his work on laser safety near the eye that culminated in winning the Best Clinical Science Award of the American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery.

  • Silicon Valley's Top Docs

    San Jose Magazine

  • ASLMS Best Abstract Presentation

    International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons

  • ASLMS Best Clinical Science Award

    American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery

Languages

  • French

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  • Vietnamese

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Organizations

  • California Medical Association

    Member, Board of Trustees

    - Present

    Participation in decision making of this large medical professional organization.

  • ASOPRS

    Member

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    Member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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