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1. 1. Beitman: About Us

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   Published on: 7/2/2008   Last Visited: 7/2/2008

   Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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   The Institute was established in 1981, when Dr. Beitman was among the first surgeons in the Midwest to offer Radial Keratotomy (RK) refractive surgery.
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   Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S.Founder, Medical Director, Surgeon
   
   Dr. Robert Beitman is a world renowned, board-certified expert in the field of laser refractive surgery and cataracts.He holds a Medical Degree from Wayne State University and received his ophthalmology residency training at Detroit's Sinai Hospital, which pioneered the use of lasers in vision correction surgery.
   
   Through the Beitman Laser Eye Institute and Dr. Beitman's previous ophthalmology private practice, he has served the vision care needs of the Metropolitan Detroit area for more than 25 years.Dr. Beitman pioneered a number of new procedures in laser vision and cataract surgery and is recognized by his peers as a leader in the profession.To further his knowledge and that of other refractive surgeons, Dr. Beitman founded the Michigan Keratorefractive Society (MKS) in 1990.He also teaches, consults and lectures other refractive surgeons on the latest surgical techniques and outcomes as well as his own extensive research.
   
   In 1996, after training with LASIK leader Dr. Luis Ruiz in Bogotá, Columbia, Dr. Beitman had the distinction of performing the first LASIK procedure in Michigan.
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   Dr. Beitman has performed more than 25,000 vision correction procedures in his career with a degree of success that surpasses already impressive LASIK industry standards.
   
   Dr. Beitman was the first surgeon in Michigan to utilize the VISX® Star S3 Laser with Eye Tracker and has since upgraded his laser systems further to the VISX STAR S4.He also was the first to offer his patients the VISX Variable Spot Scanning Technology (VSS) which effectively allows him to treat up to an 8mm optic zone for those patients with larger pupils.Further, he was among the first surgeons in Michigan to perform Instant Vision Cataract Surgery, a procedure utilizing the topical anesthesia/no stitch, no needle, no patch format.Never one to rest on his previous accomplishments, Dr. Beitman became the first LASIK surgeon in Michigan in 2003 to offer the industry revolutionizing custom cornea CustomVue with wavefront technology in tandem with the bladeless, all-laser IntraLASIK procedure.
   
   Among his many honors and awards, Dr. Beitman was named one of the top five surgeons in 2002 by LVCI, the world's largest supplier of LASIK-related medical equipment.That same year, the Beitman Laser Eye Institute was named one of the top 50 practices in the nation for achieving excellence in refractive surgery.Dr. Beitman is listed in Franette Armstrong's 1999 Edition of Beyond Glasses!The Consumers Guide to Laser Vision Correction as one of the world's leading experts in laser vision correction.He was also included for three consecutive years on the VISX Star 100 Surgeons list based on his VISX laser experience.

2. 2. Beitman: NewsLink

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   Published on: 12/1/2003   Last Visited: 7/2/2008

   Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and Medical Director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute, finds that directing patients to his website results in a better-educated, better prepared surgical candidate.
   
   "Patients ask critical, informed questions when they have a solid understanding of LASIK prior to their office visit.Our website doesn't have many bells and whistles but it's easily downloadable and filled with critical content for those considering LASIK," notes Dr. Beitman.
   
   "LASIK is a wonderful, safe procedure but it is still elective surgery," observes Dr. Beitman."We want our patients to be extremely comfortable with their LASIK decision and we help ensure that comfort level with education through our website as well as in-office instruction, videos and handouts."
   
   Dr. Beitman adds that a recently installed webpage monitoring system counts hundreds of weekly visitors to his site.An estimated 50% of patients have independently visited the website before they even schedule an office visit.Patients who have not visited the website are strongly encouraged to do so by the Institute's surgical counselors.
   
   The website also plays a prominent role in Dr. Beitman's print, radio, and television advertising and public relations efforts.
   
   "It is not uncommon for patients to tell me they selected the Beitman Laser Eye Institute because we had the best website," confirms Dr. Beitman.
   
   Dr. Beitman was the first Michigan surgeon to use all-laser IntraLASIK for safer, more precise corneal flaps without a blade.In June 2003 he became the first surgeon in Michigan using IntraLASIK in tandem with the new VISX WaveScan for CustomVue, the most advanced method for performing "custom cornea" LASIK.All surgical technology used at the Beitman Laser Eye Institute is powered by the industry leading VISX Star S4 laser, which is considered the gold standard among laser systems and is approved by the FDA for the widest range of corrections.
   
   Dr. Beitman was named to LaserVision Centers, Inc.Top 5 Surgeons list for 2002, a list of the nation's leading LASIK surgeons based on volume.He participated in the FDA trials for the initial approval of LASIK in 1995 and was the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Michigan.Dr. Beitman holds a medical degree from Wayne State University and received his ophthalmology residency training at Detroit's Sinai Hospital, which pioneered the use of lasers in ophthalmology.
   
   Dr. Beitman is a member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and is the founder and past president of the Michigan Keratorefractive Society.
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   Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute in West Bloomfield and a sought after advisor on national LASIK industry trends, notes that price is quickly becoming a secondary issue as LASIK patients investigate newer, superior technology options.
   
   "With the newly available wavefront-guided custom cornea procedures and all-laser technology for corneal flap creation, patients today are increasingly putting price at the bottom of their list of considerations," notes Dr. Beitman.
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   "These are breakthrough technologies that represent a huge financial investment on the part of researchers, manufacturers and software developers, as well as LASIK surgeons," explains Dr. Beitman."Such an investment cannot and will not be made by providers who believe irresponsibly low pricing will attract patients," continues Dr. Beitman."Only consistently excellent surgical outcomes can do that."
   
   Dr. Beitman was named to LaserVision Centers, Inc.Top 5 Surgeons list for 2002, a list of the nation's leading LASIK surgeons based on volume.He participated in the FDA trials for the initial approval of LASIK in 1995 and was the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Michigan.Dr. Beitman holds a medical degree from Wayne State University and received his ophthalmology residency training at Detroit's Sinai Hospital, which pioneered the use of lasers in ophthalmology.
   
   Dr. Beitman is a member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and is the founder and past president of the Michigan Keratorefractive Society.

3. 3. Beitman: NewsLink

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   Birmingham Lion's Club Aided by Beitman Laser Eye Institute Sponsorship | Michigan's Leading Vision Correction Surgeon Anticipates FDA Approval of Implantable Lens for Severe Myopia | Beitman Laser Eye Institute's Director of Refractive Surgery Selected as Presenter at American Optometric Association's Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida | First and Only FDA-Approved Vision Technology for Presbyopic Baby Boomers Now Available at the Beitman Laser Eye Institute | Dr. Beitman to Speak at Prestigious ASCRS Annual Conference | LASIK Welcomes "Mature Industry" Designation
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   Dr. Beitman to Speak at Prestigious ASCRS Annual Conference
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   West Bloomfield, Mich. -- September 29, 2004 -- The Beitman Laser Eye Institute, under the direction of founder and Medical Director Dr. Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been selected to host a national Intralase training session in its West Bloomfield office on Saturday, October 2, 2004.The session is sponsored by Irvine, California-based Intralase Corporation (www.intralase.com).
   
   Intralase®, introduced in 2002, offers patients the first and only all-laser LASIK approach for safer, more precise corneal flaps without a blade.Intralase technology is the first step in ensuring an excellent outcome in LASIK surgery and is deemed the essential component of better vision by the world's leading laser surgeons.The Intralase course at the Beitman Laser Eye Institute involves review of surgical protocols, case studies and clinical results, and includes surgeons from around the country viewing a live LASIK surgery, conducted by Dr. Beitman, using Intralase technology.
   
   An undisputed opinion leader in his field, Dr. Beitman was the first surgeon in Michigan to offer Intralase in 2002 and the first surgeon in Michigan to combine Intralase with the Wavescan® System for CustomVue vision correction beyond 20/20 in 2003.
   
   Dr. Beitman participated in the FDA trials for the initial approval of LASIK in '95; in June 1996 he was the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Michigan.Dr. Beitman is consistently named among the nation's leading LASIK surgeons and is a sought after authority on technology and surgical techniques in vision correction.He holds a medical degree from Wayne State University and received his ophthalmology residency training at Detroit's Sinai Hospital, which pioneered the use of lasers in ophthalmology.Dr. Beitman is a member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and is the founder and past president of the Michigan Keratorefractive Society.
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   Robert D. Beitman.M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute in West Bloomfield, is pleased to be among business and community supporters of Leader Dogs' initiatives.
   
   "The Birmingham Lions' Run is an excellent way for the community and individuals to show their support for efforts that directly assist the blind," affirms Dr. Beitman."It's an honor to be associated with an organization that continues to have a profoundly positive impact on those with limited or no sight."
   
   Dr. Beitman is one of the nation's most highly acclaimed eye surgeons, celebrating nearly 25 years in the niche medical specialty of surgical vision correction.
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   West Bloomfield, Mich. -- August 25, 2004 -- Robert D. Beitman.M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute in West Bloomfield, is expected to be among the first laser eye surgeons in Michigan to offer implantable lenses for severely nearsighted individuals.The new corrective eye surgery, using either a Visian or Verisyse lens, is expected to be approved by the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2004.The procedure was the subject of a FOX 2 Healthworks feature earlier this month.It is anticipated that the addition of the implantable lens to the menu of vision correction options will offer thousands of prospective patients who are not candidates for LASIK an opportunity to experience uncorrected 20/20 vision.
   
   Dr. Beitman was among the first in Michigan to be trained with the implantable Visian lens earlier this year.At this point, the Visian lens is considered by Dr. Beitman and other eye surgeons to be the superior lens option, given its soft, foldable material and small incision requirement.According to an article in the August 17, 2004 issue of the Wall Street Journal, the Verisyse lens is made of hard plastic and requires a much larger incision than the Visian lens.
   
   Dr. Beitman is one of the nation's most highly acclaimed eye surgeons, celebrating nearly 25 years in the niche medical specialty of surgical vision correction.
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   The Beitman Laser Eye Institute, under the direction of founder and medical director Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., is one of the nations most highly acclaimed and experienced vision correction surgeons.Dr. Beitman is celebrating nearly 25 years in the niche medical specialty of surgical vision correction.
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   Dr. Robert Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., Founder and Medical Director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute in West Bloomfield, is among the first in Michigan to offer NearVision CK - The Sole Procedure for Millions Who Want Freedom from Reading Glasses.
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   ABOUT DR. BEITMANDr. Beitman is consistently named among the nation's leading LASIK surgeons based on experience and outcomes.He participated in the FDA trials for the initial approval of LASIK in 1995 and was the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Michigan.Dr. Beitman holds a medical degree from Wayne State University and received his ophthalmology residency training at Detroit's Sinai Hospital, which pioneered the use of lasers in ophthalmology.
   
   Dr. Beitman is a member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and is the founder and past president of the Michigan Keratorefractive Society.
   
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   Dr. Beitman to Speak at Prestigious ASCRS Annual Conference
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   West Bloomfield, Mich., March 25, 2004 -- Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute and a national opinion leader on vision correction surgery and technology trends, has been invited to speak on the advantages of Intralasik femtosecond technology in refractive/LASIK surgery at the annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) meeting in late April, 2004.The ASCRS Convention, held this year in San Diego, is a highly anticipated gathering of the nation's leading eye surgeons and is often used as a vehicle for introducing new technology and research study outcomes.
   
   Dr. Beitman will be representing the Intralase Corporation as part of the Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today's "On The Edge" Seminar during ASCRS.The event was launched last year at ASCRS to showcase new technologies and modalities in cataract & refractive surgery.
   
   Dr. Beitman is the first surgeon in Michigan to use the all laser IntraLASIK® procedure for safer, more precise corneal flaps without a blade.Further, Dr. Beitman is the first surgeon in Michigan to combine IntraLASIK with the Wavescan® System for CustomVue vision correction beyond 20/20.
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   According to Robert D. Beitman, M.D., F.A.C.S., founder and medical director of the Beitman Laser Eye Institute in West Bloomfield, Michigan and a sought after advisor on national LASIK industry trends, the current status of LASIK in the medical field is that of a safe and respected procedure.In the Detroit market alone, an estimated 20,250 LASIK procedures were performed in 2002.
   
   "Less than 10 years after its approval by the FDA, the LASIK market is now considered a mature industry," explains Dr. Beitman, who participated in the FDA trials for the initial approval of LASIK in 1995 and in June 1996 was the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Michigan."That is a testament to the diligent enhancement efforts made by surgeons and LASIK hardware and software technology researchers and manufacturers, particularly in recent years."
   
   According to Dr. Beitman, superior technology options made available since 2000 have virtually eliminated the initial complaints of early LASIK, such as halos and compromised night vision, and patients are making the decision to have LASIK with a new level of confidence.
   
   Dr. Beitman cites the following significant LASIK Advances since 2000:
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   Dr. Beitman was named to LaserVision Centers, Inc.Top 5 Surgeons list for 2002, a list of the nation's leading LASIK surgeons based on volume.He was the first surgeon to perform LASIK in Michigan.Dr. Beitman holds a medical degree from Wayne State University and received his ophthalmology residency training at Detroit's Sinai Hospital, which pioneered the use of lasers in ophthalmology.He is a member of