Background
Smith, Roland Theodore was born on August 19, 1947 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Son of Roland T. and Dorothy A. Smith.
ophthalmic researcher Retina surgeon
Smith, Roland Theodore was born on August 19, 1947 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Son of Roland T. and Dorothy A. Smith.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Rice U., 1969; Master of Science, Warwick U., Coventry, England, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, Warwick U., Coventry, England, 1972; Doctor of Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical College, 1981.
Instructor mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, 1972; Ritt assistant professor mathematics, Columbia University, New York City, 1974-1977; instructor ophthalmology, Columbia University, New York City, 1987-1991; assistant professor ophthalmology, Columbia University, New York City, since 1991; attending ophthalmologist, Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, since 1986.
Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology. Member Medical Society State of New York, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Paula J. Smith, September 12, 1981. 1 child, Teddy.