RONALD W. KRISTAN, M.D., F.A.C.S.

   About Dr. Kristan:

• Ronald W. Kristan, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been practicing medicine in New Jersey for more than 20 years. A graduate of New York University Medical School, he completed a Fellowship in Ocular Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Albany Medical Center. His Fellowship prepared Dr. Kristan to medically and surgically treat the very delicate tissue of the eye exterior, including the upper and lower eyelids and the supporting interior tissue.

• Dr. Kristan has performed thousands of eyelid rejuvenation procedures often utilizing the CO2 laser. Dr. Kristan is a distinguished member of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Board Certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Eye Surgery. He also is an active member of the International Cosmetic Laser Society.

• In addition to cosmetic eyelid surgery, Dr. Kristan also utilizes his CO2 laser for facial rejuvenation to eliminate wrinkles and sun damaged skin. He also has 20 years of extensive experience in the use of Botox and utilizes this form of treatment for frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes.

• Dr. Kristan performs his laser procedures in a state of the art on-site facility, thus no hospitalization is required for his patients. In fact, in most cases patients are able to return home shortly after a laser procedure.

CERTIFICATION

• Specialty Certification
  • 1985 Diplomat, Board of Ophthalmology
• 1993 Diplomat, American Board of Eye Surgery
• 1987 Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American College of Surgeons

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Private Practice of Ophthalmology at 279 Third Avenue. Long Branch, NJ 07740, July, 1985 to present, 180 White Road, Little Silver, NJ 07739
• December 1998 to present and 565 Highway 35. Middletown. NJ 07748, December 1999 to present.
• Subspecialist in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

• Monmouth Medical Center 1985: Attending
• Jersey Shore Medical Center 1996: Attending

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology - Chairman, Third Party Liaison
• New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology - Officer of Governors
• New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology - President 1996
• American College of Eye Surgeons
• New Jersey Eye Alliance, Founding Board - Member / Officer 1994-Present
• American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• American College of Physician Executives
• American Society of Ocularists

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Research Experience

• Worked on developing analytical techniques for identifying carcinogenic and Co-carcinogenic compounds in environmental agents.
• Worked on developing a corneal endothelial stain to determine corneal viability.
• Worked on developing uses of the C02 Laser in oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Working on developing laser intracanalicular surgery for lacrimal obstruction 1995-present.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Blepharoptosis in Myasthenia Gravis: Castronuovo S. grohel GB, Kristan. RW:Annals of Ophthalmology 15 (8) 1983
• Recurrent Intraoperative Chroidal Effesion in Sturge-Weber Syndrome; Shihab, Z, Kristan, RW: Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (6) 250 1983
• Essential Blepharospasrn: An Often Missed Diagnosis; Kristan, RW, Stasior. 00: Advances in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Vol.4 1985
• Posttraumatic Convergence Insufficiency; Krohel, GB, Kristan RW, Simon, JW, Barrows N: Annals of Ophthalmology 18:101 1986
• Treatment of Blepharospasm with High Dose Brow Injection of Botulinum Toxin; Kristan, RW, Stasior OG: Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 3 (1) 25-27 1987
• Medical Canthal Reconstruction; Stasior OG Callahan. M, Korn, E, Cerise, U, Kristan, RW: Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mosby, St. Louis Vol. 1 1987
• Transverse Blepharotomy in Treatment of Medical Ectropion; Kristan, RW, Stasior, OG: Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 3 (3) 1987
• Treatment of Lacrimal Punctal Stenosis With A One-Snip Canaliculotomy and Temporary Punctal Plugs; Kristan, RW: Archives of Ophthalmology 106 (7) 1988

Insurance

• Functional/Medical

  • we accept most insurance plans

• Cosmetic

  • None

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