Seymour Brownstein, MD, FRCSC
Seymour Brownstein, MD, FRCSC
Dr. Brownstein’s career began at McGill University after completing an MD, CM degree; he specialized in ophthalmic health through attaining his Ophthalmology residency in New York City and a fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington DC. This was followed by a 20-year professorship at McGill University, and then his recruitment in 1992 to the newly established University of Ottawa Eye Institute at The Ottawa Hospital.
Dr. Brownstein’s distinct training and experience has coined him a remarkable leader and expert in the field of Ophthalmology. His resume extends beyond many awards, honors, and grants to include speaking at major Ophthalmology conferences across the Americas and worldwide. He has trained 46 fellows in ophthalmic pathology, most of whom are active in academic ophthalmology.
Dr. Brownstein’s passion for patient-focused research has led to more than 210 peer-reviewed scientific publications and 700 presentations at academic meetings worldwide. His name is globally recognized as a gold standard in the medical community. As an international ambassador for Canadian Ophthalmology/Ophthalmic Pathology, he has been chosen by his peers to be awarded the Zimmerman medal during the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in New Orleans in November 2017.
Outside of work, Dr. Brownstein spends his time with the love of his life; his wife Hana, their three children and seven grandchildren, all of whom currently reside in Ottawa.
Dr. Brownstein’s lifelong commitment to excellence, expertise, and ingenuity has impacted the lives of countless patients, students and colleagues and will continue to encourage breakthroughs in the field of ophthalmology.