CURRICULUM VITAE

Briggs Edward Cook, Jr., MD

Office Address
Charlotte Ophthalmology Center For Sight
4335 Colwick Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone: (704) 364-7400
Fax:  (704) 364-9830
E-mail: briggscook@yahoo.com

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison (July 1999-June 2001)
  Davis-Duehr-Dean Clinic
  Madison, WI
  Fellowship - Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Completed June, 2001
                   - Cosmetic Facial Plastic Surgery - Completed June, 2001

• Mayo Clinic (July 1995-June 1999)
  Rochester, MN
  Residency - Department of Ophthalmology
  Internship - Transitional year program
  
• The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (August 1989-June 1995)
  Baltimore, MD
  Doctor of Medicine
  
• Duke University (August 1985-June 1989)
  Durham, NC
  Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude - Chemistry Major

Certification

• American Board of Ophthalmology: May, 2001

Licensure

•  Minnesota Medical License: Number 39004
•  Wisconsin Medical License: Number 40315
•  North Carolina Medical License: Number 2001-00337

Fellowship Record

• Honors
  • Recipient, Heed Fellowship, July 1999 to June 2000
  • Recipient, Knapp Fellowship, July 2000 to June 2001
  • Recipient, Richard C. Webster Outstanding Fellow Paper: “The Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications.” Presented By The American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery.
• Course Director
  • Thirteenth Biennial Ophthalmic Facial Plastics Surgical Techniques Course. University of Wisconsin-Madison Clinical Sciences Center. February 18-19, 2000, Madison, WI.
• Theses
  • Eyelid Lymphatics: A Search for Drainage Patterns in the Human and Monkey. Accepted by the American Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. August, 2001. 
  • The Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications. Accepted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. July, 2000.

Residency Record

• Curriculum
  • July 1996 - June 1999
    Completed rotations in refraction, pathology, contact lenses, pediatrics, retina, cornea, anterior segment surgery, glaucoma, and oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery.
• Extracurricular Activities July 1996 - July 1997
  • Delegate, Minnesota Medical Association. Attended regional meeting of Minnesota Medical Association and National meeting of American Medical Association
  • Treasurer, Mayo Fellow’s Association
• Honors
  • Recipient, National Eye Institute (NEI) Fellowship Travel Grant for the 1998 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Recipient, American Ophthalmological Society (AOS) Travel Grant for the
    1998 AOS Annual Meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia
• Scientific Reviewer
  • Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers
  • Ophthalmology
  • Archives of Ophthalmology
  • American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery

Internship Record

• Curriculum
  • July 1995 - June 1996
    Otorhinolaryngology, Neurology, and General Internal Medicine

Medical School Record

• Honors
  • September 1992 - May 1993
    Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowships for Medical Students Program
• Research Experience
  • September 1992- March 1996
    Wilmer Eye Institute
    Retinal Degenerations Research Center
    The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Preceptor: Dr. Ruben Adler
    Topics: 1) Correlations between terminal mitosis and differentiated fate of retinal precursor cells; 2) Apoptotic photoreceptor degeneration in experimental retinal detachment; 3) Apoptotic cell death in the chick retina during normal development, following tectal ablation, and potential rescue by neurotrophic factors.  
  • Summer, 1990
    The Johns Hopkins St. Mary River Formation Paleontology Expedition 
    Cutbank, Montana
    Preceptor: Dr. David Weishampel
    Topic:  Researching the evolutionary dynamics of large-bodied vertebrates (particularly the dinosaur species Hadrosaur) who were living in ecological crises approximately 70-75 million years ago.
• Publications
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ, Lemke, BN, Dortzbach, RK, Kaufman, PL, Forrest, L, Greene, E, Gabelt, BT. Eyelid Lymphatics I: Histochemical Comparisons between the Monkey and Human. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 18(1): 18-23, 2002. Cook, BE Jr., Lucarelli, MJ, Lemke, BN. Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 17(6): 404-411, 2001.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB. Treatment Options and Future Prospects for the Management of Eyelid Malignancies. Ophthalmology. 108: 2088-2100, 2001.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lemke, BN. Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation with Skin/Skin-Muscle/Fat Repositioning Techniques. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery. 18(4): 237-245; Discussion: 247-248, 2001.
  • Lemke, BN, Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ. Canthus-Sparing Ectropion Repair. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 17(3): 161-168, 2001.
  • Baratz, KH, Cook, BE, Jr., Hodge, DO. Probability of Nd: YAG Laser Capsulotomy after Cataract Surgery in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Am J Ophthalmol. 131: 161-166, 2001.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lemke, BN, Lucarelli, MJ. The Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications. American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 17(4): 193-205, 2000.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lemke, BN, Lucarelli, MJ. Small-Incision Cosmetic Surgical Techniques: Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty And Ptosis Repair Combined With Lower Eyelid Ectropion Repair. Editor: Hopping, S. In Operative Techniques in Oculoplastic, Orbital, And Reconstructive Surgery. 3(4): 236-245, 2000 (December).
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lemke, BN, Lucarelli, MJ. Small-Incision Cosmetic Surgical Techniques: Lower Eyelid Ectropion Repair. Editor: Hopping, S. In Operative Techniques in Oculoplastic, Orbital, And Reconstructive Surgery. 3(4): 246-251, 2000 (December).
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ. "Anatomical Correlates of Eyelid Surgery." In Ophthalmic And Facial Plastic Surgery: A Compendium Of Reconstructive And Aesthetic Techniques. Editors: Nesi, FA, Gladtsone, GJ, Brazzo, BG, Myint, S, and Black, EH. Slack Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2001.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lemke, BN, Lucarelli, MJ. "Anatomical Correlates of Orbital Surgery." In Ophthalmic And Facial Plastic Surgery: A Compendium Of Reconstructive And Aesthetic Techniques. Editors: Nesi, FA, Gladtsone, GJ, Brazzo, BG, Myint, S, and Black, EH. Slack Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2001. 
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ. "Anatomical Correlates of Lacrimal Surgery." In Ophthalmic And Facial Plastic Surgery: A Compendium Of Reconstructive And Aesthetic Techniques. Editors: Nesi, FA, Gladtsone, GJ, Brazzo, BG, Myint, S, and Black, EH. Slack Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2001. 
  • Lucarelli, MJ, Cook, BE, Jr. "Anatomical Correlates of Head and Neck Surgery." In Ophthalmic And Facial Plastic Surgery: A Compendium Of Reconstructive And Aesthetic Techniques. Editors: Nesi, FA, Gladtsone, GJ, Brazzo, BG, Myint, S, and Black, EH. Slack Inc., Thorofare, NJ, 2001.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Leavitt, JA, Dolan, JW, Nichols, DA. Carotid Cavernous Fistula Associated With Persistent Primitive Trigeminal Artery. J Neuroophthalmol. 20(4): 264-5, 2001.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lemke, BN. Cosmetic Blepharoplasty: Upper Eyelid Techniques. In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America. Editor: Joseph Niamtu, III, DDS, 12(4): 673-688, 2000.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Robertson, DM. Confluent Choroidal Infiltrates With Sarcoidosis. Retina 20(1-7), 2000.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB, Pittelkow, MR. Ophthalmic Abnormalities in Patients With Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. Ophthalmology 106(7): 1339-1344, 1999. 
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB. Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Malignant Eyelid Tumors in an Incidence Cohort in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Ophthalmology 106(4): 746-750, 1999.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB, Pittelkow, MR. Ophthalmic Abnormalities in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. Tr. Am. Ophth. Soc. Vol. XCVI: 309-327, 1998.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Portera-Cailliau, C, Adler, RA. Is Developmental Neuronal Death Universal in the CNS? A Study with Chick Embryo Retina. J. Comp. Neurol. 396(1): 12-19. 1998.
  • Nishamura, JK, Cook, BE, Jr., Pach, JM. Whipple's Disease Presenting as Posterior Uveitis without Prominent Gastrointestinal Symptoms. American Journal of Ophthalmology 126(1): 130-132, 1998.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Holtan, SB. Mydriasis from Inadvertent Topical Application of Naphazoline Hydrochloride (Opcon-A, Bausch and Lomb). The CLAO Journal 24(2): 72, 1998.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Manifesting in an Adult as a Conjunctival Mass. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 124(1): 104-105, 1997.
  • Belecky-Adams, T, Cook, BE, Jr., Adler, RA. Correlations between Terminal Mitosis and Differentiated Fate of Retinal Precursor Cells in Vivo and In Vitro: Analysis with the "Window-Labeling" Technique. Developmental Biology 178(2): 304-315, 1996.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lewis, GP, Fisher, SK, Adler RA. Apoptotic Photoreceptor Degeneration in Experimental Retinal Detachment. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 36(6): 990-996, 1995.
• Manuscripts Accepted For Publication
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ, Lemke, BN, Dortzbach, RK. The Cynomolgus Monkey Eyelid as an Experimental Model for Oculoplastic Surgery. Manuscript accepted for publication in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ, Lemke, BN, Dortzbach, RK, Kaufman, PL, Forrest, L, Greene, E, Gabelt, BT. Eyelid Lymphatics II: A Search for Drainage Patterns in the Monkey and Correlations with Human Lymphatics. Manuscript accepted for publication in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ, Lemke, BN. Chapters on Lacrimal System, Eyelids, and Orbit. In Adler's Physiology of the Eye (10th Edition). In Press.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lucarelli, MJ, Lemke, BN. External Dacryocystorhinostomy. In Pearls and Complications in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (Editor: Brazzo, BG). In Press.
  • Lucarelli, MJ, Cook, BE, Jr. , Lemke, BN. Small-Incision External Levator Repair. In Pearls and Complications in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (Editor: Brazzo, BG). In Press.
  • Lucarelli MJ, Cook BE, Jr., Lemke BN. Small Incision External Levator Repair. In Complications in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. Editor, Brazzo, BG. Springer-Verlag, New York. In Press.
  • Cook BE, Jr., Lemke BN, Lucarelli MJ. External Dacryocystorhinostomy. In Complications in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. Editor, Brazzo, BG. Springer-Verlag, New York. In Press.
• Invited Lectures
  • "Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results." American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Skills Transfer Course. November 11, 2001. New Orleans, LA.
  • "Cosmetic Blepharoplasty: Pearls and Pitfalls." American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Meeting. September 14, 2001. Orlando, Fl.
  • "Small-Incision Oculoplastic Surgery." Mayo Clinic. April 20, 2001. Rochester, MN.
  • "Cosmetic Surgery of the Eyes: Anatomy, Techniques, Approaches, and Review of the Complications and Treatments." American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Review Course. March 3-4, 2001. Dallas, TX.
  • "Cosmetic Blepharoplasty." American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 17th Annual Scientific Meeting. February 8-11, 2001. San Diego, CA.
  • "The Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications." American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 17th Annual Scientific Meeting. February 8-11, 2001. San Diego, CA.
  • "Malignant Lesions of the Caruncle." Wisconsin Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. February 2, 2001. Waukesha, WI.
  • "Orbital Implants: Complications of Pegging." American Society of Ocularists Medical Advisory Board Meeting. October 25, 2000. Dallas, TX.
  • "Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results." American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Skills Transfer Course. October 25, 2000. Dallas, TX.
  • "Orbital Fractures." Davis Duehr Dean Lecture Series. March 15, 2000. Madison, WI.
  • "Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results." American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Skills Transfer Course. October 27, 1999. Orlando, FL.
  • "Endoscopic Transnasal Lacrimal Surgery: Principles and Practice." American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting Skills Transfer Course. October 26, 1999. Orlando, FL.
  • "Orbital Osteology; Clinical Correlation: Orbital Decompression." Fourteenth Biennial University of Wisconsin Facial and Orbital Anatomy Dissection Course. University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical Sciences Center. February 26-27, 1999. Madison, WI.
• Lectures to Residents: Oculoplastics/Pathology Conferences
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern, RJ. Microcystic Adnexal Tumor; Lentigo Maligna Melanoma. February 8, 2000. Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern, RJ. Glomus Cell Tumors. November 29, 1999.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern, RJ. Dermoid and Lipodermoid Tumors. November 9, 1999.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern, RJ. Malignant Melanoma. September 14, 1999.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern, RJ. Gliomatosis Cerebri; Basal Cell Carcinoma. August 24, 1999.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern, RJ. Fungal Keratitis Leading to Enucleation; Neurofibromatosis. August 17, 1999.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Grostern RJ. Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Rhabdomyosarcoma. August 10, 1999.
• Grand Rounds
  • "The Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications." University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, February 2, 2001. "Canthus-Sparing Ectropion Repair." University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, November 17, 2000.
  • "Kearns-Sayre Syndrome and Normal Tension Glaucoma." University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, August 6, 1999.
  • "LASIK Complications: Fungal Keratitis." University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School, June 2, 2000.
• Presentations
  • Cook, BE, Jr. The Depressor Supercilii Muscle: Anatomy, Histology, and Cosmetic Implications. Presented at the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. November 10, 2001, New Orleans, LA. Cook, BE, Jr. Eyelid Lymphatics: A Search for Drainage Patterns in the Human and Monkey. Presented at the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. November 10, 2001, New Orleans, LA.
  • Cook, BE, Jr. Orbital Implants: Complications of Pegging. Presented at the American Society Of Ocularists Medical Advisory Board Meeting. American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. October 25, 2000, Dallas, TX.
  • Cook, BE, Jr. Canthus-Sparing Ectropion Repair. Presented at the American Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. October 20, 2000, Dallas, TX.
  • Lemke, BN, Tarrus-Montaner, S, Lucarelli, MJ, Cook, BE, Jr., Khwarg, SI. Lateral Limbal Canthal Distance (LCD): A Useful New Clinical Parameter. Presented at the American Society Of Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. October 21, 2000, Dallas, TX.
  • Lectures on: Management of Dog-Ear, Periocular Lacerating Trauma, Lower Eyelid Ectropion and Entropion, and Dacryocystorhinostomy. Presented at the Thirteenth Biennial Ophthalmic Facial Plastics Surgical Techniques Course. University of Wisconsin-Madison Clinical Sciences Center. February 18-19, 2000. Madison, WI.
  • Lemke, BN, Cook, BE, Jr. Lectures on: Upper Eyelid Ptosis Repair (Including Small Incision Technique) and Lateral Canthopexy. Presented at the Thirteenth Biennial Ophthalmic Facial Plastics Surgical Techniques Course. University of Wisconsin-Madison Clinical Sciences Center. February 18-19, 2000. Madison, WI.
  • Cook, BE, Jr. Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma. Presented at the Annual WISOPRS (Wisconsin Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Spring Meeting. February 4, 2000, Madison, WI.
  • Cook, BE, Jr. Lentigo Maligna Melanoma. Presented at the Annual WISOPRS (Wisconsin Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) Spring Meeting. February 4, 2000, Madison, WI.
  • Lemke, BN, Cook, BE, Jr. Advantages and Indications of External Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty. Presented at the Annual Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Meeting. January 28, 2000. Orlando, FL.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Younge, BR, Bartley, GB. Clinical Usefulness of Temporal Artery Biopsy: When and Where to Biopsy. Presented at the 60th Annual Mayo Alumni Meeting. April 28-May 2, 1999, Acapulco, Mexico.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB, Pittelkow, MR. Ophthalmic Abnormalities in Patients with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma. Presented at the American Ophthalmologic Society. May 17-20, 1998, Hot Springs, VA.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Pach, JM. Cytomegalovirus Retinitis Associated with Organ Transplantation. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting. May 10-16, 1998, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB. Epidemiologic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Malignant Eyelid Tumors in an Incidence Cohort in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. October 26-29, 1997, San Francisco, CA.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Bartley, GB, Gray, D. Epidemiologic Characteristics of Patients with Malignant Eyelid Tumors in an Incidence Cohort in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Presented at the Laboratory Medicine/Pathology and Cancer Center Research Symposium. May 20, 1997, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • Belecky-Adams, T., Cook, BE, Jr., and Adler, R. Plasticity of Retinal Precursor Cells after Terminal Mitosis. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting. May 14-19, 1995, Sarasota, FL.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Portera-Cailliau, C, Adler, R. Apoptotic Nature of Cell Death during Chick Embryo Retinal Development in Vivo. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting. May 14-19, 1995, Sarasota, FL.
  • Adler, R, Cook, BE, Jr., Fisher, SK, Lewis, GP, Nathans, J, Sung, C-H, Portera-Cailliau, C. Cell Death Mechanisms In Retinal Degenerations: A Developmental Perspective. Presented at the International Society for Eye Research (ISER) Annual Meeting. November 11-18, 1994, India.
  • Adler, R, Portera-Cailliau, C, Sung, C-H, Cook, BE, Jr., Nathans, J. Apoptotic Cell Death in Retinal Development and in Retinal Degenerations. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting. May 1-6, 1994, Sarasota, FL.
  • Cook, BE, Jr., Lewis, GP, Adler, R, Fisher, SK. Photoreceptor Degeneration in Experimental Retinal Detachment: Evidence for an Apoptotic Mechanism. Presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting. May 1-6, 1994, Sarasota, FL.
  • Cook, BE, Jr. Photoreceptor Degeneration in Experimental Retinal Detachment: Evidence for an Apoptotic Mechanism. Presented at the Fifth Annual Wilmer Eye Institute Research Meeting. April 8, 1994, Baltimore, MD.
  • Cook, BE, Jr. Sequential Labeling With [3H] Thymidine and Bromodeoxyuridine for the Accurate, High-Resolution Determination of the Time of Terminal Mitosis in Vivo. Presented at the Johns Hopkins In House Cell Biology Symposium. May 27, 1993, Baltimore, MD.
• Professional Affiliations
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Wisconsin Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Undergraduate Record

• Honors/Activities
  • Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship (Four year, full tuition)
  • Dean’s List with Distinction (all semesters)
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Duke University Senior Leadership Award
  • Merck Index Science Award (Senior Chemistry Award)
  • Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship Admissions Committee
  • Duke University Program at New College, Oxford, England (Summer, 1988)
  • Duke University Program in Erlangen, West Germany (Summer, 1987)