Spotlight on new faculty — meet James Gigantelli, M.D.

James Gigantelli, M.D.

James Gigantelli, M.D., professor in the department of ophthalmology, is among the many new faculty members at UNMC.

Name: James Gigantelli, M.D.

Title: Professor of ophthalmology

Specialty: Ophthalmic plastic surgery

Previous position: director, ophthalmic plastic surgery, Dean McGee Eye Institute and University of Oklahoma Center for Healthy Living

Medical degree: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine

Fellowships: Duke University Eye Center

Memberships:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (Council member);
  
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology;
  
• American College of Surgeons (member, Board of Governors);
  
• MOMS;
  
• NMA; and
  
• Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Office hours: Dr. Gigantelli sees patient at ophthalmology department’s 40th and Dewey St. location. For clinic hours and appointments call 559-2020.

All UNMC departments are encouraged to send information on new faculty members to UNMC Today at today@unmc.edu. Using the above format, please include the person’s title, specialty, previous position(s), medical degree, residency, fellowships and memberships. Also include their clinic hours and a phone number for patients interested in making an appointment. Faculty photos are welcome.