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William R. Nunery, M.D., FACS |
Dr. Nunery specializes in surgical procedures dealing with the face and eyes. Dr. Nunery is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member and past President of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has over 25 years of surgical experience, and is committed to providing you with the best possible care.
There are many reasons to pursue surgical intervention for your face and eyes, such as: Facial trauma, tumors, eyelid abnormalities, drooping eyelids, anophthalmic sockets, ophthalmic Graves' disease, and other orbital issues. You may also desire a cosmetic procedure to enhance or restore a desired facial appearance. These procedures may include blepharoplasty, brow lift, forehead lift, eyelid procedures, facelift, or rhinoplasty.
Current Position
Director, Oculofacial Plastic & Orbital Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. On staff since 2005.
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology - 1980.
Education
1971 B.A., DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana
1975 M.D., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
1976 Post-graduate Internship in General Surgery, University of California,
San Diego, California
1979 Ophthalmology Residency, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
1980 Fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Emory University,
Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Societies and Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
Indiana State Medical Association
Indianapolis Medical Society
Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society
Kentucky Medical Association
Marion County Academy of Ophthalmology
Prevent Blindness Indiana
- 1979 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 1980 Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1985 Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1987 Program Chair, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 1987 Secretary/Treasurer, Indiana Ophthalmologic Society
- 1988 President, Indiana Ophthalmologic Society
- 1989 Exec. Secretary, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 1992 Professor of the Year, Indiana University
- 1993 Editorial Board, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal
- 1994 Treasurer, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 2002 President, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- 2005 Director, Oculofacial Plastic & Orbital Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. Nunery is a distinguished lecturer on various ophthalmic plastic surgery-related topics. He is the author of numerous published articles and textbooks on such subjects as ophthalmic Graves' disease, aesthetic results after enucleation surgery, the importance of early volume replacement in reconstruction of congenital anophthalmia, and new approaches in repairing mid-facial bony trauma. He was the first to describe various subtypes of ophthalmic Graves' disease, as well as the results of decompression surgery on these subtypes. He was also among the first to describe the association of cigarette smoking and Graves' disease, and continues to actively research the effects of thyroid-related disease on the eyes.
Dr. Nunery has lectured internationally in Canada and South Africa, and has been the visiting professor at numerous universities, including Harvard, Yale, Laval University, and UCLA. He has served as program director, secretary, treasurer, and president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and president of the Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society.