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Dr. Ruckman was born in Houston, TX and has been a practicing
ophthalmologist for twenty-four years. He has practiced in
Lufkin, TX since 1978 and has substantial experience in ophthalmic
surgery including the most modern techniques of refractive
and cataract surgeries. Under Dr. Ruckman's leadership, The
Center For Sight has grown into a successful medical practice
with offices in both the Lufkin and Livingston communities
serving the residents of East Texas.
Dr. Ruckman has authored numerous articles and papers and
is a nationally recognized instructor having taught on a number
of ophthalmic topics at the American Academy of Ophthalmology
and at other meetings. Dr. Ruckman is Board Certified by the
American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American
College of Surgeons and the American College of Eye Surgeons.
Dr. Ruckman is licensed to practice medicine in Texas and
Louisiana.
EDUCATION
College
Rice University — Houston, TX
1971, Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, TX
1974, Medical Doctorate
Postgraduate
Internship, Straight medicine
1974 - 1975
Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics
University of Florida
Residency,
Ophthalmology
1975 - 1978 |
| Department
of Ophthalmology, Tulane University School of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSES
Texas — 1974
By State Board Exam
Louisiana — 1975
By F.L.E.X
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Center For Sight, P.A.
Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer
Private medical practice
1978 - present
Baylor Eye Bank — Houston, TX
1973 - 1974
| Baylor College of Medicine
— Houston, TX. |
1967—1968,
Assistant, Department of Experimental Surgery
1969—1970, Research Assistant, Department of Experimental
Biology |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Eye Surgeons
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Angelina County Medical Society
International Society of Refractive Surgery Outpatient Ophthalmic
Surgery Society
Texas Medical Association
Texas Ophthalmology Association
ACTIVITIES
Ophthalmology Management Magazine
Editorial Board
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Instructor
Angelina Farm Bureau
Member
Museum of East Texas
Board Member, President 2000
Lions Eye of Texas Eye Bank, Houston
Board of Directors, 1986 - 1990
Woodland Heights Medical Center
Chief of Staff, 1984 - 1986
Lions Club
Sight Conservation Chairman, District 2SII, 1986 - 1990
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