Patrick P.R. Saunders, Ophthalmologist
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Patrick P.R. Saunders

Ophthalmologist

6411 Nelson Avenue #303 Burnaby British Columbia, V5H 4H3
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About

Cornea and External Disease

Education and Training

McGill University

Board Certification

FRCSC

American Board of Ophthalmology

Provider Details

Male English 41 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia -

Internships

  • St Paul's Hospital

Fellowships

  • University of British Columbia

Professional Society Memberships

  • AAO, COS, ASCRS, CMA, BCMA

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons, Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology

Articles and Publications

  • 6 Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His good training and hard work

Areas of research

  • Cornea and External Disease

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Volunteer Surgeon on various projects in underdeveloped countries.

Teaching and speaking

  • Resident and Medical Student teaching

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading, Woodworking, Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • American Society of Ophthalmology, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Cornea and External Disease

Areas of research

Cornea and External Disease

Patrick P.R. Saunders's Practice location

6411 Nelson Avenue #303 -
Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4H3
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