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Peer-reviewed research, narrative medicine, health policy, commentary, and public writing.

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NARRATIVE MEDICINE

The Letters Not Sent

JAMA Internal Medicine · 2025

On the words clinicians hold back — the things we almost say, and what it costs us either way.

Using Provenance Dispersion to Triage Uncertain Neurosymbolic OCT Diagnoses

Translational Vision Science & Technology · 2026

On using data lineage to flag uncertain AI-generated glaucoma diagnoses before they reach clinicians.

Redefining the Direct Brow Lift: The Key Role of Raising the ROOF

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2025

A technical refinement showing that elevating the retro-orbicularis oculi fat pad is essential for natural brow lift outcomes.

Reallocating Work in Ophthalmology: A Health Economic Agenda in Anticipation of a Future Workforce Shortfall

Ophthalmology Science · 2026

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management · 2026

Spirituality in Medical Training: An Agnostic's Prayer

JAMA Oncology · 2020

I write because the clinical encounter, the space between two people, contains more than medicine can measure.

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