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Dr. Alfred Sommer

MHS, B.S., M.D., Medical degree, DO, Masters of Health Science in Epidemiology, Masters in Epidemiology

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

59 years experience overall

Middle East Johns Hopkins Tropical Medicine Ambulatory Consultation Service
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About Dr. Alfred Sommer

Dr. Alfred Sommer is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and Ophthalmologi…read more

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Middle East -

Johns Hopkins Tropical Medicine Ambulatory Consultation Service

Address
615 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205
Fees
"Free" for regular consultation
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services

OPHTHALMOLOGY
International Health
Glaucoma Management
Epidemiology
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Dr. Alfred Sommer practices at Johns Hopkins Tropical Medicine Ambulatory Consultation Service - Middle East.
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Dr. Alfred Sommer has the following qualifications - MHS, B.S., M.D., Medical degree, DO, Masters of Health Science in Epidemiology, Masters in Epidemiology.
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Dr. Alfred Sommer specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.
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Dr. Alfred Sommer has an overall experience of 59 years. View where has Dr. Alfred Sommer practiced in the past.

Other Information

Specializations

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

Education

MHS - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1973
B.S. - Union College, 1963
M.D. - HARVARD Medical School, 1967
Medical degree, DO - HARVARD Medical School, 1967
Masters of Health Science in Epidemiology - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1976
Masters in Epidemiology - Johns Hopkins University / Johns Hopkins University, 1974

Awards and Recognitions

Fries Prize for Improving Health, 2008
Helen Keller Foundation Prize for Vision Research, 2005
The Pollin Prize in Pediatric Research, 2004
Thomas E. Hobbins Health Care Justice Award, Maryland Health Initiative, 2003
Warren Alpert Foundation Research Prize, Harvard Medical School, 2003
Lucien Howe Medal, American Ophthalmological Society, 2003
Special Recognition Award for Leadership, ARVO, 2002
Danone International Prize for Nutrition, 2001
Bristol-Myers Squibb/Mead Johnson Award for Distinguished Achievement in Nutrition Research, 2001
Gold Jose Rizal Medal, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology, 2001
F. Parke Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award, Prevent Blindness America, 2001
E.H. Christopherson Award, American Academy of Pediatrics, 2000
International Blindness Prevention Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1998
International Duke Elder Gold Medal, International Council of Ophthalmology, 1998
Albert Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award, 1997
Helmut Horten Medical Research Award, 1997
Prince Mahidol Award, 1997
International Gold Medal for Contributions to Ophthalmology, 1997
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johns Hopkins University, 1995
GVF Prize, 1995
Joseph E. Smadel Award, 1992
Mericos H. Whittier Award in Ophthalmology, 1992
Gold Medal for Contributions to World Ophthalmology, 1991
ACAM Achievement Award in Preventive Medicine, 1990
Award for Contributions to World Ophthalmology, 1990
Charles A. Dana Award, 1988
National Merit Award, 1988
Distinguished Service Award, 1988
First Dean's Alumni Award, 1988
Honor Award, 1986
Senior Honor Award, 1996
Helen Keller Blindness Prevention Award, 1980
Helen Keller Foundation Prize for Vision Research
Laureate Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Laureate Award (2011)

Memberships

Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis
American academy of ophthalmology
American Academy Of Pediatrics
International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies
Ophthalmology Hall of Fame, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Public Health and Quality of Care Committees (Academy)
Advisory board of the H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., M.D. Center for Quality Eye Care
Past president of the Association of Schools of Public Health
Chair of the Board of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
Member and past chair of the board of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
Member of the Bloomberg Family Foundation board of directors

Registrations

D19211 Maryland Board of Physicians, 0
1730392028 National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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