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Keith H. Baratz, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Cataract
  2. Cornea problems
  3. Keratoconus
  • Cornea
  • External disease
  • Anterior segment surgery
  • Cataract
  • Fuchs' corneal dystrophy
  1. 1992
    Fellow - Cornea and External Eye DiseasesDuke University
  2. 1991
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1991
    Resident - OphthalmologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1988
    Internship - Medical/SurgicalMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1987
    MDDuke University
  6. 1983
    BS - Aquatic BiologyBrown University

Certifications

  1. 1992
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Distinguished Clinician AwardMayo Clinic
  2. 2012
    Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  3. 2008
    Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
  4. 2008
    Teacher of the Year Hall of FameMayo Clinic
  5. 2000
    Teacher of the Year in OphthalmologyMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  6. 1993
    Teacher of the Year in OphthalmologyMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  7. 1984
    Honorary Neurology Research FellowshipDuke University
  8. 1983
    Senior Biology AwardBrown University
  9. 1983
    Graduated Magna Cum LaudeBrown University
  10. 1983
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  11. 1982
    Honorary Undergraduate Research AssistantshipBrown University
  12. 1981
    C.R.C Chemistry AwardBrown University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Charter MemberLions International Club
  2. 2023
    Planning CommitteeFuchs Symposium
  3. 2023
    Chair, Planning CommitteeFuchs Symposium
  4. 2022 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  5. 2011 - 2013
    MemberErgonomics Task Force, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  6. 2010 - 2017
    Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors, American Board of Ophthalmology
  7. 2009 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Health Systems Ophthalmology Council, Mayo Group Practices
  8. 2004 - 2009
    ChairResearch Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  9. 2004 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  10. 2002 - 2004
    DirectorResidency Training Program, Department of Ophthalmology
  11. 2000 - 2006
    DirectorCornea/External Eye Disease Fellowship Program, Department of Ophthalmology
  12. 2000
    LiaisonA.N.S.I. Z-80 Committee on Corneal Reshaping, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  13. 1999 - 2021
    MemberExecutive Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  14. 1999 - 2009
    MemberAdministrative Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  15. 1999 - 2000
    Senior ExaminerAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  16. 1999 - present
    MemberInternational Ocular Surface Society
  17. 1997 - 1999
    MemberContact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
  18. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Eye Study Club
  19. 1993 - 2002
    CoordinatorVisiting Lecturer Series, Department of Ophthalmology
  20. 1993 - 2000
    Medical DirectorContact Lens Service, Department of Ophthalmology
  21. 1993 - present
    DiplomateAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  22. 1992 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
  23. 1988 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  24. 1987 - 2010
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  25. 1987 - 2010
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  26. 1986 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  27. 1983 - present
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  28. 1982 - 1995
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  29.  
    Founding MemberInternational Ocular Surface Society

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Research activities

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