Samir Melki MD PhD completed a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at MEEI in 2000. His previous education included a BS from the American University in Beirut, an MD PhD from Vanderbilt University and an Ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University.
20,000 cataract procedures since 2005.
Dr Melki actively participates in the fellowship program at MEEI. His other teaching activities include a fellowship program at the Boston Eye Group and a collaboration with Boston University to tutor students undergoing a Masters in Health Sciences. His clinical practice is oriented towards refractive surgery as well as cataract and corneal surgery. He has performed more than 10,000 refractive procedures since 1998. His academic activities have led to several accomplishments. These include the publication of many peer-reviewed articles, 3 textbooks as well as regular participation in various courses at US and international meetings.
Dr Melki designed several surgical instruments, was the first surgeon to implant a phakic IOL in Boston and was the first person to implant a device during cataract surgery to wirelessly measure intraocular pressure in a patient with glaucoma. He has been key to introducing Keratoprosthesis surgery to Lebanon and South West England. Dr Melki's most recent research endeavors include his participation in a clinical trial to measure the effect of corneal collagen crosslinking on keratoconus patients.
1983-1986 BS, Biology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
1987-1991 Ph.D., Molecular Physiology and Biophysics (Thesis advisor: Nada Abumrad PhD), Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN.
1991-1994 M.D., Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN.
1994-1995 Transitional Intern, Chestnut Hill Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
1995-1998 Resident, Ophthalmology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
1998-2000 Clinical Fellow, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
2000-2008 Clinical Instructor. Ophthalmology. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
2008-Present Clinical Assistant professor. Ophthalmology. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
2000-Present Assistant surgeon, Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
2003-Present Staff surgeon, Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
2003-Present Staff surgeon, Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital.
2000-Present Director and founder, Boston Eye Group. Founded a multispecialty ophthalmology practice that has now grown to include 6 ophthalmologists and 2 optometrists and additional 35 member staff. The practice also offers a Fellowship training program since 2007.
2004-Present Board Member, Qualsight Inc. Provides quarterly feedback on laser vision correction operations. This includes medical, business and marketing aspect of Laser Vision correction.
2004–Present Medical Director, UK Specialist Hospital. Set up a free standing outpatient surgical center in coordination with the UK department of Health. Provides ongoing oversight of clinical operations including physician recruitment, quality control, surgical audits.
1991-92 International Health Committee Vanderbilt University.
1992-93 Regional coordinator for the International Health Task Force. American Medical Student Association.
1995-96 Vanderbilt Alumni Recruitment Committee.
1995- Present American Academy of Ophthalmology.
1995- Present American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
1996- 2001 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
1999- 2002 International Society of Refractive Surgery.
2000-Present pre-publication projects reviewer Slack Inc.
1992 Microbes and Defense Academic Society, Vanderbilt University.
1997 Worthen Center Award for Excellence in Eyecare Research, Georgetown University.
1997 Chief Resident, Georgetown University Ophthalmology Department.
1998 Worthen Center Award for Excellence in Eyecare Research, Georgetown University.
1999 Chief Fellow, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Harvard Medical School.
2003 Best Paper of Session. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
2006 Runner-up, Best presentation, "Challenging Cataract Surgery Session" American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
My experience with Dr. Melki was nothing short of perfect. Dr Melki is a leader in this industry and his expertise and professionalism were showcased drom my first call to the boston eye group to my latest follow-up. The procedure was exactly as Dr. Melki described, incredibly quick and absolutely painless. Recovery has been exactly as they said it would be. Dr. Melki has assembled an amazing staff who are the height of courtesy, care, and professionalism. I would recommend the Boston Eye Group ten times out of ten to anyone interested in this procedure.
Thank you, to you and your entire staff for making me feel welcome, comfortable, and completely assured that I was in the hands of the experts and people I could trust with my vision.
Dr. Melki is cautious so you have to be committed as this is not a one time appointment but if you follow the process and obey the pre/post op directives, you will be pleased with the outcome and his expertise. You will also pay more - if insurance does not cover you - for his skills and the technology but I'm not interested in 'deals' when my eyesight is involved.
Best investment I ever made. Dr Melki perform the surgery and was awesome. 20/20 after one week. Very happy with the whole process. Love it!
Summary: Awesome experience with PRK!!!
Everything went smoothly- my initial consult, the surgery day, and all my follow-up appointments. The staff at Boston Laser was very professional and personable. I used to wear contact lenses every day (since 6th grade) and now I'm 20/20. I love my new vision!