Brian D. Ranelle, D.O.
Specialties:
Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, General Ophthalmology, Diabetic Exams, Glaucoma
Locations:
Hurst & Fort Worth, TX
Dr. Brian Ranelle a native of Ft. Worth, began his ophthalmology practice in 1977 after completing his fellowship in ophthalmology with the Houston Eye Associates. Dr. Brian Ranelle is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, the Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Eye Surgeons. He is clinical associate professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Surgery Department and was on the board of examiners for the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology from 1986-2000.
Memberships include: The American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic Association, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, Tarrant County Ophthalmology Association, American Society for Prevention of Blindness, International Society of Refractive Surgeons and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Brian Ranelle's 30 years of refractive surgery experience, include LASIK, PRK, EpiLASIK, ALK and RK. Dr. Ranelle has performed thousand LASIK procedures at Texas Eye and Laser Center with his VISX Star Laser. Dr. Ranelle has a proven record of excellence due to his commitment to Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Ranelle also has extensive experience in the treatment of Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Disease, and No-Stitch Cataract-Implant Surgery.
Dr. Brian Ranelle is married and has two children. He enjoys jogging, mountain climbing and snow skiing with his family.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal
Date and place of birth: May 2, 1947, Fort Worth, Texas
College: University of Texas, Austin 1968
Medical Education
- University of Medicine and Biosciences (Former: Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine) – Kansas City, Missouri
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 1972
Internship
- Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
- Internship Rotating Specialty: Ophthalmology 1972 – 1973
Residencies
- Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
- Specialty: Ophthalmology 1973 – 1976
Fellowships
- Houston Eye Associates, 1976 – 1977
Licensing
- Texas
Clinical Appointments
- Clinical Associate Professor at University of North Texas Health Science Center Surgery Department
Certification
- American Board of Ophthalmology 1978
- Fellow American Board of Ophthalmology 1979
- Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology 1981
- Fellow Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology 1981
- American College of Eye Surgeons 1990
Hospital Affiliations
- Columbia North Hills Hospital
- Harris Methodist Hospital HEB
Membership in Professional Societies
- Tarrant County Ophthalmology Association
- American Medical Association
- Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Osteopathic Association
- Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- International Society of Refractive Surgeons
- American Intraocular Implant Society
- American Society for Prevention of Blindness
Specialties
- Performed first LASIK in Tarrant County (1997)
- Refractive Surgery: In Office VISX S4 Excimer Laser
- No-Stitch Cataract Surgery-Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Glaucoma and Diabetic Management
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Custom LASIK (WaveScan Technology)
- All Laser IntraLASE LASIK
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