MEET OUR SURGEON
Gene R. Howard, M.D.

Board certified in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery
Undergraduate education: Bowdoin College (Brunswick, Maine)
Masters degree in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
Medical school: Johns Hopkins University
Internship (Internal Medicine): Johns Hopkins University
Residency training: University of Illinois (Chicago)
Research fellowship: Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship training (Oculoplastic Surgery & Orbital Oncology): University of Iowa (Iowa City)
Former MUSC assistant professor (Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Otolaryngology

Former MUSC professor of ophthalmology (Stanley & Theodore Feldberg endowed chair)

Doctor Howard performs the following procedures at our center:

Eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)
Forehead lift (endoscopic and direct)
Ptosis repair
Ectropion/Entropion repair
Skin cancer repair
Scar revisions
Removal of tumors of the eyelid and eyesocket
Eyesocket repair
Tear duct surgery

Learn more about Dr. Howard and his practice:

www.carolinaeyecare.com
Read Dr. Howard's complete curriculum vitae (resume).

Dr. Howard's Patient Information & Instructions:

Patient Information & Instructions for patients of Dr. Howard

Meet Dr. Howard's Physician Assistant Malissa Sandhu, PA-C

Malissa Sandhu is a certified Physician Assistant who performs oculoplastic evaluations and assists during surgical procedures.

In 1997, Malissa received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the College of Charleston, and was a cum laude graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina in 2000, with a Bachelor of Science degree in physician assisting.

She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the South Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants. Malissa was previously a Clinical Instructor at the Medical University of South Carolina and remains Adjunct Faculty at the Physician Assistant program.

Malissa can be reached at 843-793-LIDS (5437), or toll-free (877-817-3437).

Need more information about Dr. Sandhu? Read her full Curriculum Vitae.

ut Dr. Sandhu? Read her full Curriculum Vitae.