Biographical summary
Dr. Brian Mohney is a board-certified eye surgeon specializing in pediatric eye disorders and adult strabismus (misalignment of the eyes). He is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.
Dr. Mohney completed a residency in ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic Rochester followed by subspecialty training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
His clinical practice focuses on eye conditions of infants and children and adults with ocular misalignment and double vision. His research interests include childhood strabismus, blocked tear ducts, intermittent exotropia, amblyopia, and genetics.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Eye care
- Eyelid surgery
- Laser surgery
- Strabismus surgery
Interests
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Epidemiology and genetics of strabismus
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Retinopathy of prematurity
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1995
Fellow - Pediatric Ophthalmology and StrabismusChildren's National Medical Center
- 1994
ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1994
Resident - OphthalmologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1991
Internship - Internal MedicineOregon Health and Science University
- 1990
MDTexas A&M University College of Medicine
- 1983
BA - PhilosophyUniversity of Arizona, Tucson
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1995
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2008
Honor AwardAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- 2002
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Ophthalmology
- 1987
Education and Research Foundation ScholarshipAmerican Medical Association
- 1987
Daniel W. Kemper Academic ExcellenceTexas A&M University College of Medicine
- 1987
MemberCollege of Medicine Admissions Committee
- 1983
Bachelor of Arts with DistinctionUniversity of Arizona
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Phi Sigma Tau Philosophy Honor SocietyWestmont College
Professional memberships
- 2012 - present
MemberPediatric surgery subspecialty group, Mayo Clinic Children’s Center
- 2009 - 2013
DirectorSpace Planning (complete redesign and reconstruction of entire Department of Ophthalmology)
- 2008 - present
MemberPediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Director, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2007 - present
MemberOphthalmology residency selection committee
- 2005 - present
MemberMayo medical student liaison for research within the Department of Ophthalmology
- 2003 - 2005
MemberPediatric Council, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2002 - 2006
DirectorVisiting Guest Lecturer Program, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2002 - 2003
MemberInstitute for Clinical Systems Improvement Vision Therapy Technology Assessment Work Group
- 2002 - present
MemberEuropean Association for Vision and Eye Research
- 2001 - 2008
MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2001 - present
MemberEducation Committee, Department of Ophthalmology
- 1999 - present
MemberPediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group
- 1998 - present
MemberInternational Strabismological Association
- 1998 - present
MemberEuropean Strabismological Association
- 1997 - present
MemberAmerican Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- 1995 - 2001
MemberSouthern Medical Association
- 1995 - 2001
MemberTennessee Medical Association
- 1995 - present
MemberCostenbader Society
- 1991 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 1990 - 1996
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 1987 - 1990
MemberAdmissions Committee, Texas A&M University College of Medicine
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FellowAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
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ChairPediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group
Publications
Research activities