Dr. Tamara Fountain, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*•Female•Age 61
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
Dr. Tamara Fountain, MD is an ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in Deerfield, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Evanston Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Ophthalmology Partners Ltd
740 Waukegan Rd Ste 360 Deerfield, IL 60015Accepting new patients
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Specialties*
- Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Oculoplastic Surgery
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Board Certifications
University of Southern California
Fellowship Hospital, 1996
Johns Hopkins
Residency Hospital, 1992
Pennsylvania Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989
Pennsylvania Hospital Of University of Pennsylvania Health System
Internship Hospital, 1989
HARVARD Medical School
Medical School, 1988
Stanford University
Undergraduate School, 1984
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2007
- Distinguished Alumnus, Wilmer Eye Hospital, John Hopkins Hospital, 2015
- Best Doctors, 2006-prese
- Executive Secretary, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 2007-2011
- America's Top Ophthalmologists, 2010 to pr
- President, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018
- President, Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, 2002-2005
- Board of Trustees, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005-2008
- Board of Directors of Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance company, 2008-15
- Distinguished Alumnus, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, 2016
- Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2008, 2010
- Chairman of the Board, Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, 2014-16
- Board of Directors, Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, 2008 to pr
- Oral Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology, 2014,16
- Ophthalmology: The Next Generation, Dec. 2011
- Lashing Out, April 2009
- Tool Kit., 2014
- Castleman’s Disease in the Orbit of a 17-year-old Girl: A Case Report., 2013
- Section Editor, Ptosis. Pearls and Pitfall in Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery, 2009
- Ophthalmic Malpractice and Physician Gender: A Claims Data Analysis., 2014
- Twitter at the 2014 and 2015 Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Ophthalmology., 2016
- “Muller Muscle-Conjunctiva Resection (MMCR) for Blepharoptosis In Patients With Glaucoma Filtering Blebs”,, 2007
- Eyelid eversion for visualization of the upper eyelid lamellae; An anatomic cadaver study., 2011
- Periorbital Skin Cancers: The Dermatologist’s Perspective, 2006
- Perioperative Systemic Anticoagulation in Oculoplastics Procedures: Balancing the Risk, 2010
- EyeSmart Injury Prevention Campaign, July 1, 20
- Latisse Interview on MSNBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman Show, 2009
- Eyelid Surgery Has More Than Cosmetic Benefits, 12-8-11
- Champagne Cork Injuries, Dec. 2008
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
- American Ophthalmological Society, Member
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Member
- Chicago Ophthalmological Society, Member
- Department of Ophthalmology Section Chair Emeritus Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Rush University Medical Center Chicago, Professor
- Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, Member
- Women in Ophthalmology, Member
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Dr. Fountain's office is located at 740 Waukegan Rd Ste 360, Deerfield, IL 60015. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Tamara Fountain, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: closed
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
3% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
4% higher than the national average
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