Aaron D. Dotson, MD

Doctor | Mentor | Dreamer | UCSF/Proctor Cornea | Iowa Ophthalmology | Saint Louis U School of Medicine | UT Dallas Neuroscience #BlackMenInWhiteCoats

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

The dream remains alive and well 🙏🏾

New department photo for the new journey!

ALSO: my department offers a fellow-discount on LASIK/PRK. Please reach out if you’re living in the bay and are interested!

[UIowa Eye @uiowaeye]

We are proud to once again be ranked among the nation's best by @usnews! The 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings recognized us at #6 for the second year in a row, the highest-ranking of an eye program in the Midwest. 💛👁️

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

First case of fellowship:

1.)Anterior orbitotomy to dissect the infraorbital nerve (Yes, I was scrubbed for this too 😂)

2.)Anterior lamellar keratoplasty

3.)Corneal neurontization

We did all of this for 1 case. It was amazing 🙌

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Your favorite bay-area cornea fellows do offer discounted LASIK/PRK!

Reach out for details!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Loving my new city! Leaning into the weekend warrior lifestyle!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Unplanned Friday coordination with the BEST fellowship director 🙌

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

We did it 🙌 👁️ 👁️ @uiowaeye residency class of 2024!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Making the ancestors proud 🙏🏾

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Two (of many) monumental mentors who’ve shaped me into the clinician and surgeon that I am today 🙏🏾
Grateful for their guidance throughout my time in residency. While I’m not going into plastics or retina, I’ll always incorporate their teaching!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Residency is nearing the end! Grateful to have such an awesome residency class and department Chair!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

I can’t wait to use my knowledge and gifts to help out my community 🙏🏾

[UIowa Eye @uiowaeye]

Meet Dr. Aaron Dotson, Chief Resident and @aao_ophth 2024 Copeland Fund Fellow: https://t.co/JpSfjq5yxB

@eyeadvocacy @IowaMed

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

I surgically repaired two traumatic open globes in one day.

Please please PLEASE wear eye protection when working with machinery/tools involving metal on metal contact.

One mistake can result in a lifetime of vision loss.

[AUPO @AUPOphth]

AUPO/AAO Webinar: Advice for the 2024-25 Ophthalmology Residency Match Season
June 5, 2024
5:00 pm PDT / 6:00 pm MDT / 7:00 pm CDT / 8:00 pm EDT
Register Today - https://t.co/c7zC1Ih76R

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Honored to have Dr. Sales as a cornea mentor! Amazing educator & innovator 👁️

[American Academy of Ophthalmology @aao_ophth]

You can use sponge spears to boost posterior pressure during #DMEK surgery. Dr. Chris Sales demonstrates in this 1-Minute Video. https://t.co/qdIs8KR6Pw #cornea

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Truly a transformative and inspirational weekend attending the 18th annual Heed Ophthalmic Foundation’s Resident Retreat! Honored to have been chosen from @uiowaeye to attend!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

Honored to be named the 2024 recipient of the Robert A. Copeland Jr. Advocacy Education Award. I hope to continue my work in advocacy, recruiting a diverse workforce of ophthalmologists, and training future generations of eye surgeons! @aao_ophth @uiowaeye

[UIowa Eye @uiowaeye]

Congratulations to Chief Resident, Dr. Aaron Dotson on being named the 2024 recipient of the Robert A. Copeland Jr. Advocacy Education Award, a joint effort of @aao_ophth's OPHTHPAC Committee and @NmaEye!

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

May the warmth of this joyous season fill your hearts with love, laughter, and endless happiness. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with cherished moments and beautiful memories! 🎄🎅 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

I have the best job in the world, and it’s only the beginning 🙏🏾 👁️ 💉
#Ophthalmology
#Cornea
#CataractSurgery

[Aaron D. Dotson, MD @drdotson]

These three are incredible! Very grateful to have met them during the interview trail! I can’t wait to see the amazing things that they do!

[Yale Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science @YaleOVS]

Congratulations to our current Yale Ophthalmology residents who matched with top tier fellowship programs! We are so proud of your success, and wish you nothing but the best!

#SFMatch #matchday #fellowship