Richard Ames Saunders

Background

Saunders, Richard Ames was born on November 9, 1946 in New York City. Son of Dero Ames and Beatrice Saunders.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth College, 1969. Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1973.

Career

Intern, Saint Luke"s Hospital Center, New York City, 1973-1974. Resident in ophthalmology Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, 1974-1977. Fellow Indiana U. School Medicine, Indianapolis, 1977-1978.

Assistant professor ophthalmology Medical University of Southern California, Charleston, 1978-1981, associate professor, 1981-1990, professor 1990-1996, Miles professor, 1996.

Achievements

• Richard Ames Saunders has been listed as a noteworthy ophthalmologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Medical Association, International Strobismol. Association, American Academy Ophthalmology, American Association Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Interests

• Athletics, fishing.

Connections

Married Anne Elizabeth Leslie, October 20, 1973. Children: Jean, Carter.

Father:

Dero Ames Saunders

Mother:

Beatrice Saunders

Spouse:

Anne Elizabeth Leslie

child:

Carter Saunders

child:

Jean Saunders