Steven Urken
Overview
Steven Urken, MD, has served as Chief of Ophthalmology at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Hospital since 2010. He joined the Emory faculty in 2000 following several years in private practice. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in cataract surgery and the surgical and medical management of glaucoma.
Dr. Urken has a special interest in teaching Emory University ophthalmology residents especially in the area of cataract surgery.
National Recognition/Memberships
Dr. Urken is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association of Veteran Affairs Ophthalmologists. He serves as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and as an invited instructor at national cataract surgery courses for residents.
Areas of Clinical Interest
Cataract Surgery
Adult Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Medical and surgical management of glaucoma diseases
Academic Appointment
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- MD from Emory University School of Medicine
- BA from Duke University
Research
Publications
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Corneal endothelial cytoskeletal changes in F-actin with aging, diabetes, and after cytochalasin exposure.
Am J Ophthalmol Volume: 114 Page(s): 329 - 335
09/15/1992 Authors: Kim EK; Geroski DH; Holley GP; Urken SI; Edelhauser HF -
CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL CYTOSKELETON CHANGES IN F-ACTIN IN TISSUE-CULTURE, AGING, DIABETES AND FOLLOWING CYTOCHALASIN EXPOSURE
Volume: 32 Page(s): 1066 - 1066
03/15/1991 Authors: KIM EK; URKEN SI; HOLLEY GP; GEROSKI DH; EDELHAUSER HF