General Information
Maiden name: Madhu R. Chopra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Board Certification:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Languages:
Fluent in Spanish and Hindi
Private Practice
California Orbital Consultants, Redlands
Previous Employment
¨ Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University Department of Ophthalmology
¨ Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California
Education
Fellowship
¨ Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery (Ophthalmic Plastics/Adult Strabismus) Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California
Faculty: Alfredo A. Sadun, M.D., Ph.D. and Peter A. Quiros, M.D.
(7/2003-7/2004)
Residency
¨ Ophthalmology, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California (7/2000-6/2003)
Internship
¨ Internal Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles-Olive View Medical Center, (7/1999-6/2000)
Educaction
¨ University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine (8/1995-5/1999)
– Doctor of Medicine
¨ University of California, Los Angeles (9/1992-6/1995)
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Phi Beta Kappa, Magna cum laude
Professional Activities
¨ Scientific Reviewer, Frontiers in Neuro-Ophthalmology (2010- present)
¨ Co-Chair, NANOS Symposium at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, San Francisco (2009)
¨ Committee Member, Neuro-ophthalmology Planning Group for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Sub-specialty Meeting (2009-present)
¨ Scientific Reviewer, Eye (2008-9)
¨ Vice-Chair, Patient Education Committee for North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (2008-10)
¨ Panel Member/Editor, Practicing Ophthalmologists Committee /Recertification Curriculum in Neuro-ophthalmology for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2009-2014)
¨ Elected Commissioner, Joint Commission of Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (2007-2012)
¨ Committee Member, North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society Committee to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2006-present
¨ Committee Member, LLU Residency Selection Committee (2005, 2006, 2007)
¨ Committee Member, LLU School of Medicine Compliance (2005-date)
¨ Co-Director of Quality Assurance, LLU Department of Ophthalmology (2005-date)
¨ Committee Member, LLU Department of Ophthalmology Marketing (2006-date)
¨ Committee Member, LLU Department of Ophthalmology Compensation (2006-2007)
¨ Chair, LLU Department of Ophthalmology Resident Research Day (June 2006)
¨ Scientific Reviewer, Ophthalmology (2005)
Honors
¨ UCLA Medical Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Service
¨ UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology Stipend for the Advancement of Breast Cancer Research
¨ American Heart Association Student Research Grant/Award
¨ Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
¨ Golden Key National Honors Society
¨ Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society
¨ UCLA Faculty Women’s Club Scholarship liaison
¨ National Merit Scholarship
¨ UCLA Dean’s Honor List All Quarters
Presentations
“Double Trouble: A Look at Breast Cancer Metastases in Your Neighborhood.” Doheny Eye Institute. Los Angeles, CA. April 10, 2010.
“Hang in There: Myasthenia Gravis.” American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, San Francisco, October 24, 2009.
“Ischemic Optic Neuropathies.” Inland Empire Optometric Symposium. Ontario, CA. March 15, 2009.
“Taking a History in the Evaluation of Optic Atrophy.” Doheny Eye Institute at USC. December 13, 2008.
“Eyelid Skin Cancer.” California Optometric Association/Optowest. Monterey, CA. November 16, 2008.
“Neuro-ophthalmology Basics.” California Optometric Association/Optowest. Monterey, CA. November 15, 2008.
“Understanding MS and Other Neurological Conditions.” California Optometric Association/Optowest. Monterey, CA. November 14, 2008.
“Ptosis: Nuances for the Clinician.” Joint Commission for Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology National Meeting. New Orleans. November 9, 2008.
“Giant Cell Arteritis.” Joint Commission for Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology National Meeting. New Orleans. November 10, 2008.
“So You Think It’s Just Ptosis.” Senior Instructor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference. New Orleans, November 10, 2008.
“So You Think It’s Just Ptosis.” Senior Instructor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference. New Orleans, November 10, 2008.
Moderator/Speaker. Walsh Meeting at the North American Neuro- ophthalmology Society Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 9, 2008.
“Review of Neuro-ophthamology and Oculoplastics.” Inland Empire Optometry Society. February 22, 2008.
“Understanding Diplopia.” Doheny Eye Institute at USC. December 8, 2007.
“Ocular Malingering”. Department of Ophthalmology Conference for Optometrists. Loma Linda University. November 4, 2007.
“Ophthalmology and Multiple Sclerosis: Breakfast with the Experts.”American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference. New Orleans. November 12, 2007.
“Thyroid Eye Disease: Nuances for the Clinician.” Joint Commission for Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology National Meeting. New Orleans. November 9, 2007.
“So You Think It’s Just Ptosis.” Senior Instructor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference. New Orleans. November 11, 2007
“Challenging Syndromes in Neuro-ophthalmology”. C and E Optometry Symposium. Anaheim Marriot. October 29, 2007.
“Ophthalmology and Multiple Sclerosis: Breakfast with the Experts.”American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. November 14, 2006.
“Neuro-ophthalmology Basics.” Neuro-ophthalmology Symposium. Anaheim Marriot. October 29, 2006.
“Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.” Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University. October 11, 2006.
“Trigeminal Neuralgia.” Doheny Eye Institute’s Ophthalmic Pain Symposium. September 9, 2006.
“Thyroid Eye Disease.” Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University. August 6, 2006.
“Oculoplastics for the Beginning Ophthalmology Resident.” Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University. July 20, 2006.
“Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastics.” Inland Empire Ophthalmic Technician Meeting. July 12, 2006.
“Cita Con Su Medico.” Spanish Radio Show about Ophthalmology. June 25, 2006.
“Eyelid Reconstruction.” Department of Dermatology Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University. April 26, 2006.
“Eyelid Cancer.” Inland Empire Optometry Symposium. Ontario Marriot. March 26, 2006.
“Painful Clinical Syndromes in Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery”. Alumni Weekend, APC. Loma Linda University. March 5, 2006.
“Oculoplastics.” Lecture for Loma Linda University Housestaff. Loma Linda. February 8, 2006
“Neuro-ophthalmology Update.” “Neurosurgery Update.” Department of Neurosurgery. Loma Linda University. February 15, 2006.
“Oculoplastics for the Plastic Surgeon.” Department of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University. February 8, 2006.
“Understanding Blepharospasm.” Dystonia Support Group of the Inland Empire. Loma Linda University. February 2, 2006.
“Hook, Line, and Sinker: Surprising Outcomes in Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery.” Inland Empire Optometric Society. Ontario, CA. January 11, 2006.
“Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbital Surgery.” Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University. December 9, 2006.
“The Double Whammy.” Department of Ophthalmology Conference for Optometrists. Loma Linda University. November 6, 2005.
“Comprehensive Review of Ophthalmology.” Loma Linda University School of Medicine. October 28, 2005.
“Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbital Disease.” Department of Neurology Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University School of Medicine. October 26, 2005.
“Cranial Nerve Palsies.” Women in Optometry. Riverside, CA. September 21, 2005.
“The Wild World of Disc Edema.” Inland Empire Optometric Society. Ontario, CA March 20, 2005.
“Clinicopathology of Tumors of the Ccular Adnexa.” Annual Postgraduate Conference. Loma Linda University Medical Center. March 6, 2005.
“Painful Clinical Syndromes in Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbital Disease.” Pain Management Symposium. Doheny Eye Institute. February 12, 2005.
“Benign intracranial hypertension: Is it really benign?” Women in Optometry. Inland Empire Optometric Society. January 18, 2005.
“Giant Cell Arteritis.” Conference in Ophthalmology for Optometrists. Loma Linda University. October 31, 2004.
“Amniotic Membrane Transplantation.” Department of Ophthalmology, Resident Research Day. Loma Linda University Medical Center. June 5, 2004.
“Orbital Pseudotumor with Cranial Invasion and Bone Destruction.” North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society/Walsh Presentation. March 28, 2004.
“Facial Pain Syndromes.” Neuro-ophthalmology Symposium. Doheny Eye Institute. February 14, 2004.
“Amniotic Membrane Transplant in the Treatment of Fat Adherence Syndrome.” Doheny Alumni Conference. June 14, 2003.
“Canalicular Stenosis in a Patient Treated with Systemic 5-fluorouracil.” Doheny Alumni Conference. June 7, 2002.
“Severe Sebaceous Cell Carcinoma Necessitating Evisceration in a 97 Year- old Male.” Doheny Eye Institute Resident Conference. January 2002.
“Neurotrophic Keratitis.” Doheny Alumni and Residents’ Conference. June 16, 2001.
“Hypertensive Retinopathy in a 44 Year-old Male.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. May 18, 2001.
“Ocular Rosacea in a 42 Year-old Male.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. April 13, 2001.
“Ocular Malingering in a 16 Year-old Female.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. March 9, 2001.
“Cat-scratch Neuroretinitis in a 53 Year-old Female.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. February 9, 2001.
“Neurofibromatosis II in a 23 Year-old Male.” Residents’ Day Conference. Doheny Eye Institute. January 13, 2001.
“Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome.” Residents’ Day Conference. Doheny Eye Institute. January 13, 2001.
“Central Retinal Artery Occlusion in a 60 Year-old Male.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. Novermber 17, 2000.
“Blebitis Post-trabeculectomy in an 81 Year-old Female.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. October 13, 2000.
“56 Year-old Male with New Onset Diplopia Secondary to Neurocysticercosis.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. September 1, 2000
“Candida Chorioretinitis in a 35 Year-old Male IV Drug User.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. August 18, 2000.
“Central Serous Retinopathy in a 30 Year-old Male.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. July 28, 2000.
“Anterior Uveitis in a 22 Year-old Female with Crohn’s Disease.” Doheny Eye Institute Grand Rounds. July 14, 2000.
“Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma.” Jules Stein Eye Institute Glaucoma Conference. September, 1998.
Publications
Hoehn A, Agarwal MR, Saini A. Third nerve palsy as a presenting sign of preeclampsia. Obstetrics and Gynecology. Pending
Tokuhara K, Agarwal MR.A Severe case of adult onset asthma associated orbital xanthogranuloma. Archives of Ophthalmology. Pending
Hsu V, Agarwal MR. Ig A associated orbital plasmacytoma. Journal of the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Pending
Hsu V, Agarwal MR. Squamous cell carcinoma in the anophthalmic socket. Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Pending publication.
Sorenson K, Agarwal MR. Septo-Optic Dysplasia as Failure to Thrive. Journal of Family Medicine, 2007, p. E2-E4.
Bekendam P, Narvaez J, Agarwal MR. Corneal Melting associated with the use of topical nepafenac. Cornea, 2007, p. 1002-1003.
Agarwal MR, Yoo JH. Optic nerve sheath fenestration for vision preservation in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Journal of Neurosurgery/Neurosurgery Focus, November 2007, 23(5): E7 (p. 1-4).
Kronberg B, Agarwal MR. Pituitary apoplexy with catastrophic visual field loss. Resident and Staff Physician, January 7, 2008, E1-4.
Dovich J, Agarwal MR. Deep Venous Malformation extending from lower face to deep orbit causing intermittent pupillary defect. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, February 28, 2006.
Agarwal MR, Wagner P. Disc edema as first sign of recurrence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Journal of Pediatric, May 2006, 148(5):703.
Zoumalan CI, Agarwal M, Sadun AA. Optical coherence tomography can measure axonal loss in patients with ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, May 2005, 243(5):410-6.
Agarwal MR, Esmaeli B, Burnstine MA. Squamous metaplasia of the canaliculi associated with 5-fluorouracil: A clinicopathologic case report. Ophthalmology, 2002:109(12): 2359-61.
King JA, Affeldt JC, Agarwal MR. Etiologic profile of vortex keratopathy. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2003: 44(4):277.
Jacobson E K, Affeldt JC, Agarwal MR. Contact lens related limbal stem cell deficiency. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2003: 44(4):301.
Hedayi RS, Affeldt JC, Agarwal MR. Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy and dry eye. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2003; 44(4):460.
Hunter K, Affeldt J, Agarwal MR. Efficacy of staged punctual occlusion for treatment of neurotrophic keratitis. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2003; 44(4):406.
Row PK, Affeldt JC, Agarwal MR. Central isolated band keratopathy and neurotrophic keratitis. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2003; 44(4):410.
Agarwal MR, Feldon SE, Nguyen V. Clinical features of Graves’ ophthalmopathy in a Latino incidence cohort. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2002; 43(4):337.
Jacobson E K, Affeldt JC, Quiroz B, Agarwal MR, et al. Retinal surgery related neurotrophic keratitis. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2002; 43(4):57.
King JA, Affeldt JC, Agarwal MR. Central Corneal Hypoesthesia Secondary to Peripheral Corneal Inflammatory Disease. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2002; 43(4):34.
Kurteeva K, Affeldt JC, Albini T, Agarwal MR. Fibrillary lines: new clinical, ultrastructure, and theoretic observations. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2002; 43(4):1663.
Affeldt JC, Agarwal MR. Lasik-related stage III neurotrophic keratitis. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2002; 43(4):2120.
Agarwal MR, Affeldt JC, Heidar-Hunter K. Dry Eye and the Treatment of Neurotrophic Keratitis. Investigative Ophthalmoly and Visual Science, 2001; 42(4):S31.
Prendiville P, Chopra M, Gauderman WJ, Feldon SE. The role of restricted motility in determining outcomes for vertical strabismus surgery in Graves’ ophthalmopathy. Ophthalmology, 2000; 107(3):545-549.
Radziszewski W, Chopra M, Zembowicz A, Gryglewski R, Ignarro LJ, Chaudhuri G. Nitric oxide donors induce extrusion of cyclic GMP from isolated human blood platelets by a mechanism which may be modulated by prostaglandins. Intl J Cardiol, 1995; 51:211-220.
Radziszewski W, Zembowicz A, Chopra M, Gryglewski R., Ignarro LJ, Chaudhuri G. Nitric oxide donors induce efflux of cyclic GMP from human blood platelets. The Federation of the American Society of Experimental Biologists (FASEB) Journal, 1994; 8(4):A337.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Sadun AA and Agarwal MR: Topical Diagnoses in Neuro-ophthalmology. In Walsh and Hoyt’s Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology. Sixth Edition. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. 2005.
Professional Certifications
¨ Board Certified, American Academy of Ophthalmology
¨ North American Neuro-ophthalmological Society
¨ American Academy of Ophthalmology
¨ American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
¨ UCLA Association of Chemists and Biochemists
Volunteer Experience
¨ Board of Directors, UCLA Medical Alumni Association (1995-1999)
¨ UCLA Medical Center Career Conference Planning Committee (1995-1999)
¨ Celebration of Sight at Cedars Sinai Medical Center (1998)
¨ San Fernando Valley Health Fair- Ophthalmic screening exams (1998)
¨ Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times- Pediatric Oncology (1997-1999)
¨ Umma Free Clinic- Downtown Los Angeles (1997-1999)
¨ Salvation Army Homeless Clinic (1997-1998)
Personal Interests
¨ Ballroom dance, cooking, running
Videos
Meet Dr. Agarwal Video
Popular reading
Dr. Agarwal’s Curriculum Vitae
Directions to Dr. Agarwal’s Office
Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
Testimonials from Dr. Agarwal’s patients
Optic Neuritis
Dr. Agarwal’s Presentations
Double Vision
Entropion/Ectropion
Multiple Sclerosis