Gary Wörtz, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Surgery in Lexington, KY and is among the busiest cataract and refractive surgeons in the United States. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at his alma mater, the University of Kentucky, where he lectures and instructs residents on refractive surgery techniques. His accomplishments have been recognized globally through inclusion in the top 100 Power List by The Ophthalmologist and the Ocular Surgery News Premier Surgeon 300 List.
About Gary Wörtz
Beyond being a surgeon, consultant and educator, Dr. Wörtz is a successful inventor and entrepreneur. Ten years ago, he founded Omega Ophthalmics with the mission of developing a new inraocular implant platform. He has been granted 50 patents in the US and internationally. He also co-founded Arcuate Innovations, which provides evidence-based guidance for the surgical correction of astigmatism to ophthalmologists around the world.
Dr. Wörtz has been the principal investigator on numerous FDA trials leading to the approval of new drugs in the ophthalmic space. Additionally, he shares his insights and opinions through his podcast, Ophthalmology Off the Grid, which has received over 100,000 downloads over its 100 + episodes. He frequently lectures at major ophthalmology meetings and is passionate about driving the profession forward through innovative research and publications.
Credentials
Education & Training
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine - 2004
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
Commonwealth Eye Surgery Group
Awards & Recognition
ACES 2008 Bloomberg National Resident Videotape Cataract Competition – First Place (Dr. Wörtz became the first and only resident from UK to win first place in the only national cataract surgery competition in which surgical skills are evaluated)Board Certified by the American Board of OphthalmologyMensa Member: 2007 – Present
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When I was trying to explain that I had a disability, that was possibly interfering with what he was doing. Instead of being compassionate he very rudely said stop talking and you have to be still. I had said a total of eight words. Let alone his words his tone was very demeaning. I hope anyone going to him knows that you seem to be a number to him and not someone that he would take the time to listen to. No matter what kind of day he may have already had this is no way to talk to someone and make them feel.
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