About Dr. Pattar

Specialization

  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implantation
  • Vitreo Retinal Treatment and Care
  • Glaucoma Treatment and Care

Medical Licensure

  • Kentucky, Indiana

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jewish Hospital
  • Norton Audubon Hospital
  • Norton Brownsboro Hospital
  • Norton Suburban Hospital
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center
  • Vision Surgical Center

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians
  • The American Physiological Society
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Sigma Xi-The Scientific Research Society

Honors and Awards

  • Chief Resident, Ophthalmology, 2014-2015
  • Indy Mini Marathon Finisher, 2013, 2014
  • Department of Cellular & Integrative Physiology Moenkhaus Award, 2008
  • 3rd Place Sigma Xi Graduate Research Competition, 2008
  • 1st Place Sigma Xi Graduate Research Competition, 2006
  • American College of Physicians Medical Student Abstract Competition Research Poster Finalist, 2006

Research Experience

  • Preparation and analysis of Protein:
    SDS-PAGE, Western blot analysis, whole-cell immunofluorescence, highly purified plasma membrane sheet preparation, immunoprecipitation, fluorescent and confocal microscopy in cultured cells and intact tissue, subcellular fractionation, nuclear extract preparation
  • Preparation and analysis of DNA and RNA:
    PCR, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR
    Cell culture:
    Growth of adipocyte (3T3-L1) and skeletal muscle (L6) cell lines, transient siRNA knockdown, 2DG uptake
  • Animal Studies:
    Dissection of rodent brain, liver, heart, kidney, skeletal muscle, and fat pads

Education

  • Ophthalmology Resident, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2015
  • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, PhD Cellular & Integrative Physiology, 2014
  • Transitional Year Resident, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2012
  • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, MD, 2011
  • Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, MS Cellular & Integrative Physiology, 2006
  • Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, BA Political Science, 2003

Dr. Pattar Specializes in LASIK and Glaucoma

About Dr. Pattar

Dr. Pattar enjoys spending time with his wife, three daughters, and two dogs. His interests include spending time outdoors whether it be hiking and running or grilling. He also enjoys listening to music, especially his collection of vinyl records at home or going to outdoor concerts. Additionally, he is an avid sports fan particularly of Indiana teams like the Pacers, Colts, and Indiana Hoosiers.

Contacting Dr. Pattar

If you have a medical emergency, call our office, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at (502) 589-1500 or (800) 999-3036. Dr. Pattar, or one of the other physicians in our group, will be contacted immediately. If you wish to contact Dr. Pattar about a matter which is NOT vision-threatening, you may securely message him through My Online Account.

Please remember, Dr. Pattar only reads his email about once per day. If you have a medical situation, please call our office. Email is not the quickest way to reach Dr. Pattar.

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Louisville Locations

The Eye Care Institute Building
1536 Story Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 589-1500
Phone: 800.999.3036

Butchertown Clinical Trials
205 N Spring Street
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: 502-219-7700