James Randleman, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Cataract Evaluations
- Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
- LASIK (Laser in situ Keratomileusis)
- Phacoemulsification
- Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Eye Surgery
- Refractive Cataract Surgery
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- Refractive Surgery
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View All PlansAbout James Randleman, MD
J. Bradley Randleman, MD, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland Ohio. He was previously Professor of Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Director of the Cornea & Refractive Surgery Service at the USC Roski Eye Institute in Los Angeles, California and the Hughes Professor of Ophthalmology at Emory University and Director of the Cornea Section at the Emory Eye Center. A widely respected cornea specialist, his areas of expertise include: corneal and intraocular refractive surgical procedures including LASIK and premium laser-assisted cataract and IOL surgery, complicated cataract surgery, and the management of corneal ectatic disorders. His primary research focuses on identification and management of corneal ectatic diseases including keratoconus and postoperative ectasia after LASIK, and the avoidance, diagnosis, and management of refractive surgical complications. He was awarded multiple grants, including an R01 from the NIH to evaluate corneal biomechanical analysis using Brillouin Microscopy.
Dr. Randleman received his BA degree from Columbia College at Columbia University in New York City, his M.D. degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society in his junior year, followed by his Ophthalmology residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Randleman joined the Emory faculty and served as Assistant Residency Director for two years while also completing a fellowship in Cornea/External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at Emory University. He served as Director of the Emory Corneal Fellowship program until taking over as Director of the Cornea Service in 2010 and was named the Hughes Professor of Ophthalmology in 2016.
Dr. Randleman has been awarded the Claus Dohlman Fellow Award, the inaugural Binkhorst Young Ophthalmologist Award from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Kritzinger Memorial Award, Founder’s Award, and the Inaugural Recognition Award from the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the Secretariat Award, Achievement Award, and Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Randleman has served as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Refractive Surgery since 2011. He has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications in leading ophthalmology journals in addition to 40 book chapters on refractive surgery evaluation, corneal cross-linking, and management of complications with IOLs, and has authored four textbooks, Collagen Cross-Linking and Corneal Cross-Linking 2nd Edition, which he co-edited on Farhad Hafezi, MD, PhD, Refractive Surgery: An Interactive Case-Based Approach, and Intraocular Lens Surgery: Selection, Complications, and Complex Cases.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2019
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Emory Eye Clinic
Cornea External Disease and Refractive Surgery
Atlanta,
GA
2004
Residency - Emory Eye Clinic
Ophthalmology
Atlanta,
GA
2002
Internship - Atlanta Medical Center
Transitional Year Internship
Atlanta,
GA
1999
Medical Education - Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Lubbock,
TX
1998
Graduate School - Sam Houston State University
Graduate Studies in Biology
Huntsville,
TX
1994
Undergraduate - Columbia University
1992
Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Awards & Honors
1997 Junior Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Texas Tech SOM
1998 Merck Pharmaceuticals Quest for Excellence Award, Texas Tech SOM
2001 Outstanding Teaching Resident Award, Emory University
2004 Claes Dohlman Fellow Society (Outstanding Corneal Fellow in Nation)
2007 Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2008 Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2010 Premier Surgeon P250 – inaugural member as leading innovator in premium IOL implant surgery
2010 Binkhorst Young Ophthalmologist Award, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2011-present America’s Top Doctors (Ophthalmology), Castle Connolly, Ltd.
2011 Leading Ophthalmologists in America, named by Becker’s ASC Review
2011 Kritzinger Memorial Award, International Society of Refractive Surgery
2014 Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2015 Recognition Award (Inaugural Award), International Society of Refractive Surgery
2016 Premier Surgeon 300 – leading innovator in premium refractive surgery, Ocular Surgery News
2016 Jose Ignacio Barraquer Award. Brazilian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
2016 Atlanta’s Best Doctors, Atlanta Magazine
2016 Founder’s Award, International Society of Refractive Surgery
2017-2018 Top Doctors, Pasadena Magazine
2018 The Power List, The Ophthalmologist (Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology)
2018 Award of Excellence in Resident Education, USC Roski Eye Institute
2018 Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2019 President’s Award, International Society of Refractive Surgery
Research & Publications
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| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
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Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
Dr. Randleman is top notch. Cole Eye Institute is fortunate to have him on staff. He is an excellent physician and great communicator.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
Dr Randleman is phenomenal. He is very prompt, listens to my concerns and creates a camping atmosphere.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Physician was excellent. One office worker (Rayscaun) was absolutely amazing. He was kind and empathic, a real treasure to this office
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024
I had just received a glasses prescription from another provider and Dr. Randelmans team found that it was too strong of a prescription. They helped me figure out how to exchange the lenses at no further cost to me which I greatly appreciated!
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023
Dr Randleman's practice is a superior experience than I have had with any medical procedure. Any patient of this practice can expect comfort and a stress free experience at every step.