Todd W Altenbernd
- Associate Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology - (Clinical Series Track)
- (520) 626-0044
- Alvernon Admin Offices, Rm. 204
- Tucson, AZ 85724
- taltenbernd@eyes.arizona.edu
Biography
After graduation I persued a 1 year fellowship in glaucoma and subsequently practiced in a variety of groups from a privat multi specialty practice encompasing all medical and surgical specialties to ophthalmology specific multispecialty practice to solo practice to the current position of University based practice. I became the programs director for the South Campus Ophthalmology program and focus on medical glaucoma and general ophthalmology.
Degrees
- M.D. Medicine
- University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, United States
- B.A. Biochemistry
- University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Work Experience
- Banner University Medical Center (2015 - Ongoing)
- Banner University Medical Center (2015 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2010 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2006 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona Health Network (2006 - 2015)
- University of Arizona Health Network (2006 - 2015)
- Desert Eye Associates (2003 - 2006)
- Coconino Eye Center, PLLC (1999 - 2003)
- Eye Care Specialists, LLC, Center for Glaucoma Management (1997 - 2001)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (1995 - 1997)
- Thomas Davis Medical Centers (1995 - 1997)
Awards
- Best Journal Club
- Residents, Summer 2022
- Resident, Summer 2021
- Resident Appreciation Award
- Ophthalmology resident body 2020-2021, Summer 2021
- Resident Teaching Award - Best Clinical Instructor
- University of Arizona, Department of Ophthalmology, Summer 2012
- University of Arizona, Department of Ophthalmology, Summer 2010
- Harold E. Cross Department of Ophthalmology Teaching Award
- University of Arizona, Department of Ophthalmology, Summer 2011
- University of Arizona, Department of Ophthalmology, Summer 2009
- AAO LEO award
- AAO, Fall 2005
Licensure & Certification
- Board recertification, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2016)
- Medical License, Arizona Medical Board (1995)
- Board Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology (1996)
- Board Recertification, American Board of Ophthalmology (2005)
- NBME Diplomate Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners (1992)
Interests
Research
Glaucoma drainage devices. Tonometry. Novel low-cost devices for monitoring glaucoma. Measurement error, noise and change distinctions. Selection bias in residency application process. Flicker Chronoscopy
Teaching
Glaucoma, uveitis
Courses
No activities entered.
Scholarly Contributions
Chapters
- Altenbernd, T. W., & Smith, W. (2015). Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and obstructive sleep apnea. In Eye Diseases Associated with Sleep Disorders(p. 6). Nova Biomedical.
Journals/Publications
- Altenbernd, T. W. (2020).
Relationship between Didactic Attendance and Average Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program Performance
. Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, 12(02), e267-e272. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1718567 - Altenbernd, T. W., & Miller, J. M. (2014). The effect of repeated intra-visit measurements on the variability the nerve fiber layer thickness using the Spectralis spectral domain ocular coherence tomography (OCT). Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 55(18), 4734.
- Josh, M., & Altenbernd, T. (2013). A simple artificial eye model for practicing anterior and posterior segment lasers. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 54(15), 5763. doi:5763More infoA posterior segment laser simulation tool. Easy to build and inexpensive.
- Altenbernd, T. W., & Grant, L. (2012). A simple low-cost eye model for teaching ophthalmic laser procedures.. Journal of Academic Ophthalmology, 5(1), 56-60.
- Pasadhika, S., Altenbernd, T., Ober, R. R., Harvey, E. M., & Miller, J. M. (2012). Residency interview video conferencing. Ophthalmology, 119(2), 426-426.e5.
