Gregory A. Stainer, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Refractive Surgeon
Gregory A. Stainer, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in Corneal & External Diseases. Dr. Stainer began his medical career at Northwestern University in Chicago where he completed his internship at Northwestern Hospital and his residency at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his fellowship training for Corneal & External Diseases at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Stainer has traveled extensively throughout the United States to participate in studies of LASIK and other forms of laser vision correction to resolve nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. In addition, Dr. Stainer has experience with multiple types of lasers for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is fluent in laser assisted cataract surgery and has done over a thousand corneal transplants, 10,000 LASIK cases, 35,000 cataract surgeries. He has over 15 peer reviewed publications. In his free time, Dr. Stainer enjoys scuba diving and listening to Jimmy Buffet.
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Medical School
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Internship
Internal Medicine at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Residency
Ophthalmology at University of Wisconsin
Fellowship
Corneal & External Diseases at the University of California, San Diego
Professional Affiliations & Organizations
American Board of Ophthalmology
Over 15 peer reviewed publications including " A Comparison of Intracapsular and Extracapsular Lens Extraction Combined with Keratoplasty"
Awards & Recognitions
American Chemical Society Fellow
American Association of Ophthalmology Fellow