Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS, Neurologist
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Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS

Neurologist | Brain Injury Medicine

5/5(29)
711 Van Ness Avenue 330 San Francisco California, 94102
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. August Reader is a neuroophthalmologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Reader specializes in vision difficulties due to head injuries.  He no longer performs surgery or comprehensive eye examinations. He only sees injured individuals referred by attorneys for independent evaluations to determine the level of disability from the injury.

Education and Training

University of Texas HSC MD 1974

National Naval MC, Bethesda Neurology Internship 1975

National Naval MC, Bethesda Ophthalmology Residency 1978

Harkness Eye Inst., NYC, NY Fellowship, Neuroophthalmology 1979

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS
Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology California Pacific Medical Center 2009 - Present
  • Founder Ophthalmic Legal Consulting -

Awards

  • Honor Award for Education and Service 1996 American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Professional Memberships

  • Senior Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons  
  • American College of Surgeons  
  • North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society  

Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS's Practice location

Tanaka Vision

711 Van Ness Avenue 330 -
San Francisco, California 94102
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Dr. August L. Reader III, MD, FACS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 29 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

California’s Premier Ophthalmologist and Forensic Examiner Brings Over 35 Years of Expertise to Legal Consulting

Dr. August Reader, a board-certified ophthalmologist with a specialization in neuro-ophthalmology and a forensic examiner, is making waves as the Founder of Ophthalmic Legal Consulting in California. With more than 35 years of extensive experience in consulting for attorneys, insurance companies, and workers’ compensation boards, he is recognized as an authority in personal injury and medical malpractice cases, bringing invaluable insight to complex legal matters.

Graduating in 1974 from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, he has dedicated his career to the intricate field of neuro-ophthalmology. His training includes a focused year in neurology residency, three years in ophthalmology residency, and a specialized one-year fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology and orbital surgery. Over the last 44 years, he has honed his expertise, particularly in diagnosing and treating head injuries that impact the visual system.

Dr. Reader’s forensic consulting practice is bolstered by his experience in reviewing over 500 cases, being deposed more than 300 times, and providing expert testimony in over 70 trials, arbitrations, and mediations. His status as a board-certified specialist since 1979 underscores his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Reader is a Senior Fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, marking his dedication to professional development and excellence in the field.

At Ophthalmic Legal Consulting, Dr. Reader aims to bridge the gap between medicine and law, offering his extensive knowledge to attorneys navigating the challenges of visual system injuries. His commitment to advocating for patients and providing expert insights will undoubtedly enhance the quality of legal representation in California and beyond.

 

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