Vikram Durairaj, MD

Visiting Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology


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Medical School
  • MD, The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio (2005)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Trinity University (TX) (1991)
Internship
  • Georgetown University Hospital Program (1996)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Ophthalmology (1999)
Fellowships
  • College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Program, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (2001)
Languages
English
Department
Ophthalmology

Recognitions

  • Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha (1995)
  • Research Project of the Year, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1996)
    Clinical Features and Treatment of Pediatric Graves' Ophthalmopathy
  • America's Top Ophthalmologists, America's Top Ophthalmologists (2010)
  • Faculty Senate President, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2009)

Research Interests

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery, Thyroid Eye Disease, Medical/Surgical Diseases of Orbit, Eyelid and Orbit Reconstruction, Eyelid and Orbital Tumors, Eyelid and Orbital Trauma

Publications

  • Pediatric Facial Fractures From Dog Bites. Wei LA, Chen HH, Hink EM, Durairaj VD. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Mar 18. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23511998 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
  • Treatment of Pseudoptosis Secondary to Aberrant Regeneration of the Facial Nerve With Botulinum Toxin Type A. McElhinny ER, Reich I, Burt B, Mancini R, Wladis EJ, Durairaj VD, Shinder R. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Mar 5. [Epub ahead of print]
  • Bilateral Candida and Atypical Mycobacterial Infection After Frontalis Sling Suspension With Silicone Rod to Correct Congenital Ptosis. Davies BW, Bratton EM, Durairaj VD, Hink EM. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Feb 1. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23381566 [PubMed - as supplied by
  • VZV multifocal vasculopathy with ischemic optic neuropathy, acute retinal necrosis and temporal artery infection in the absence of zoster rash. Mathias M, Nagel MA, Khmeleva N, Boyer PJ, Choe A, Durairaj VD, Bennett JL, Mandava N, Gilden D. J Neurol Sci. 2013 Feb 15;325(1-2):180-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2012.12.021. Epub 2013 Jan 11. PMID: 23312850 [PubMed - in process] Related citations
  • Odontogenic myxoma with orbital involvement. Chen HH, Streubel SO, Durairaj VD. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Mar;29(2):e47-9. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e31826a2358. PMID: 23034692 [PubMed - in process]
  • Urothelial carcinoma with orbital metastasis. SooHoo JR, Gonzalez MO, Siomos VJ, Durairaj VD. Urology. 2012 Oct;80(4):e45-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.06.002. Epub 2012 Jul 31. PMID: 22857742 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
  • Orbital kaposiform hemangioendothelioma. Gelston CD, Said S, Durairaj VD. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2012 May 8;49(3):e1-4. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20120501-04. PMID: 22588829 [PubMed - in process]
  • Small-incision, sutureless repair of subconjunctival fat prolapse. Sniegowski MC, Kelmenson A, Gregory DG, Durairaj VD. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 May;28(3):221-3. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e318249d5d7. PMID: 22460680 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
  • Atypical presentations of orbital cellulitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Mathias MT, Horsley MB, Mawn LA, Laquis SJ, Cahill KV, Foster J, Amato MM, Durairaj VD. Ophthalmology. 2012 Jun;119(6):1238-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2012.01.010. Epub 2012 Mar 9. PMID: 22406032 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
  • Daliwhal J, DeMasters BK, Lillehei K, Hink EM, Durairaj VD. Orbital Invasion by ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In press
  • Shantha J, Shulman B, Gonzalez M, Hink EM, Durairaj, VD . American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Survey : Fellows Selection Criteria for training-programs. OPRS - in press
  • Gustave B, Hovland K,Durairaj VD. Retinoblastoma in a Hmong child: Parental refusal of medical care-Legal and ethical implications. Survey of Ophthalmology. In press.

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
  • Diplomate of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Member
  • Association of the University Professors of Ophthalmology, Member
  • Pan American Ophthalmology Society, Member
  • American College of Surgeons (ACS), Member

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2001)
  • Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Head and Neck Tumors
  • Surgery - Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
  • Cancers - Head and Neck Cancer
  • Cancers - Skin Cancer
  • Cancers - Melanoma
  • Eyes and Vision - Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Skin, Hair and Nails - Biopsies and Excisions
  • Injuries and Wounds
  • Cancers
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
  • Skin, Hair and Nails
  • Surgery
Clinical Interests
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery, Thyroid Eye Disease, Medical/Surgical Diseases of Orbit, Eyelid and Orbit Reconstruction, Eyelid and Orbital Tumors, Eyelid and Orbital Trauma

Care Philosophy
I have been placed in the humble position of helping others and I take my fiduciary role very seriously.

Personal Interests
Family, Tennis, Basketball, Wine

Volunteer Activities
International Medicine Indigent Care of Patients with Trauma and Tumors