Bio
Benjamin Erickson, MD, is Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford's Byers Eye Institute. He specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery as well as Orbital Oncology. His clinical interests include functional & cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, brow & mid-face, thyroid eye disease, orbital trauma & tumors, and Mohs reconstruction. His research interests include development of surgical instruments & medical devices.
Benjamin received his AB from Harvard University, magna cum laude, with highest departmental honors in History & Science. He received his medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and a Masters of Health Science while completing a NIH sponsored research fellowship year in tissue engineering. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the number one ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida, where he remained for his ASOPRS fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
Outside of work, Benjamin is an avid cyclist and outdoor enthusiast.
Clinical Focus
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Honors & Awards
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Farr Scholar, Yale School of Medicine (2009)
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Charles Ohse Research Award, Yale Department of Surgery (2009)
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CTSA Research Fellowship, National Institute of Health (2008-2009)
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Harvard Varsity Letter, Harvard Lightweight Crew (2004)
Professional Education
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Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2016) FL
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Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2014) FL
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Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2018)
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Fellow, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Oncology (2016)
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Internship: Lankenau Medical Center (2011) PA
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Resident, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ophthalmology (2014)
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Medical Education: Yale School Of Medicine Office of Student Affairs (2010) CT
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M.D./M.H.S., Yale School of Medicine, Medicine & Masters in Health Science (2010)
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A.B., Harvard University, History & Science/ Mind, Brain & Behavior (2004)