Henry Metz
Encyclopedia
Henry S. Metz, MD, MBA, is an American pediatric ophthalmologist. He was the CEO of the Smith-Kettlewell Institute
in San Francisco from 2003-2008. Much of his early research concerned eye movements and strabismus
, including saccadic velocity measurements and use of botulinum toxin
.
from SUNY and MBA from the University of Rochester
. He did a medical internship at the Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, followed by an ophthalmology
residency
at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and strabismus fellowship
at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute. His fellowship preceptor was the renowned strabismologist Arthur Jampolsky. During the late 1990s Metz maintained private practice in Rochester and at The Eye Specialists Center in Illinois
, and served as Visiting Professor at The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
until his appointment at Smith-Kettlewell in 2003.
Smith-Kettlewell Institute
The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco was formed in 1959 by Arthur Jampolsky on the former campus of the Stanford Medical School.The current interim director of Smith-Kettlewell is Arthur Jampolsky.Major Work:...
in San Francisco from 2003-2008. Much of his early research concerned eye movements and strabismus
Strabismus
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other. It typically involves a lack of coordination between the extraocular muscles, which prevents bringing the gaze of each eye to the same point in space and preventing proper binocular vision, which may adversely...
, including saccadic velocity measurements and use of botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is considered the most powerful neurotoxin ever discovered. Botulinum toxin causes Botulism poisoning, a serious and life-threatening illness in humans and animals...
.
Education and career
After completed his undergraduate degree from Columbia College, Metz received his medical degreeDoctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
from SUNY and MBA from the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
. He did a medical internship at the Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, followed by an ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems...
residency
Residency (medicine)
Residency is a stage of graduate medical training. A resident physician or resident is a person who has received a medical degree , Podiatric degree , Dental Degree and who practices...
at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and strabismus fellowship
Fellowship (medicine)
A fellowship is the period of medical training in the United States and Canada that a physician may undertake after completing a specialty training program . During this time , the physician is known as a fellow...
at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute. His fellowship preceptor was the renowned strabismologist Arthur Jampolsky. During the late 1990s Metz maintained private practice in Rochester and at The Eye Specialists Center in Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, and served as Visiting Professor at The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
The University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary
The University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary houses the departments of ophthalmology and otolaryngology of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, the Infirmary is a leading center for research and treatment of disorders of the...
until his appointment at Smith-Kettlewell in 2003.
Honors and offices held
- 1978-1993, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Eye Institute
- Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (JPOS), 1982–1988
- 1990-1991, President of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusThe American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus is an academic association of pediatric ophthalmologists and strabismus surgeons. The pediatric ophthalmology fellowships in the United States are accredited by the AAPOS...
- 1993, Frank D. CostenbaderFrank D. CostenbaderFrank D. Costenbader was an American physician frequently credited as the world's first pediatric ophthalmologist.-References:...
lecturer, AAPOS - Medical advisory board, Better Vision for Children Foundation
External links
- http://www.ski.org/index.html - The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute official website