Brandon C. Whiteside, M.D .

Specialties:
Z-Vision LASIK^TM, Custom Wavefront LASIK, Refractive Surgery, Corneal Specialist,  Advanced Technique Cataract & Lens Implant Surgery, Tecnis and ReZoom Lens Implants, Treatment of Medical and Surgical Conditions of th Eye, Personal Routine Eye Care for Exams, Glasses & Contact Lenses

Locations:

4335 Colwick Road, Charlotte
16600 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville

Charlotte Ophthalmology

A former Professor of  Ophthalmology from the University of South Carolina has joined Charlotte Ophthalmology as a specialist in refractive and corneal surgery. Charlotte Ophthalmology is pleased to announce the addition of Brandon C. Whiteside, M.D., to the Birkdale location.

Dr. Whiteside comes to the center from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine where for the last three years, he has taught LASIK and cataract surgery as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.  His work at the university included conducting clinical studies in refractive surgery.  Dr. Whiteside is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Medical Association.  As a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he has been an active participant in their continuing medical education for physicians.

Curriculum Vitae

Brandon C. Whiteside

Trusted Professional

• B.S. - Milligan College, Johnson City, TN
• M.D. - University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC
• Internship - Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
• Chief Resident in Ophthalmology Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital
• Residency in Ophthalmology, Palmetto Richaland Hospital
• Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at St. Luke's Cataract and Laser Institute, Tarpon Springs, FL
• Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina

Licenses

• South Carolina
• North Carolina
• Florida

Publications

• Incidence of Intraoperative Flap Complications Using the Hansatome Micro Suction Ring. B. Whiteside, M. Clary, J. Tao, D. Whiteside. 2004 ARVO Abstract
• LASIK Retreatment and Epithelial Ingrowth. D. Whiteside, R. Davis, B. Whiteside. 2003 ARVO Abstract
• A Comparison of Snellen Acuity Estimates by Visual Evoked Potentials by LKC Technology Versus Actual Snellen Acuity Measurements. B. Whiteside, S. Malkani, R. Tripathi. 1999 ARVO Abstract
• The Use of Cataract Transscleral Nd: YAG Cyclophotocoagulation in Neovascular Glaucoma. P. Herrell, R. Tripathi, B. Whiteside, D. Smith. 1997 ARVO Abstract
• The Efficacy of the Contact Nd: YAG Laser Cyclophotoagulation in the Treatment of Neovascular Glaucoma. C. Bryan, B Dutta, B. Whiteside, K.V. Chalam, V. Paklanis, R. Tripathi. 1996 ARVO Abstract

Presentations

• What's New in Ocular Therapeutics. Primary Care Update. January 2004
• New Topical Fluoroquinolones and Dry Eye Therapies. Midland Optometric Society Meeting. April 2003
• Cystoid Macular Edema Induced by Topical Latanoprost, A Case Report. 1997 Resident Research Day

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
• American Medical Association
• Christian Ophthalmology Society

Your Neighbor

• Native North Carolinian
• Married to Daniela Whiteside & two daughters Alexandra & Nina
• Enjoys playing golf, basketball, hiking and tennis.