James W. Gigantelli, MD, FACS

Professor

Clinical Specialty:

Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery

To Make an Appointment: 434-924-5485

Certifications:

American Board of Ophthalmology

National Board of Medical Examiners

Fellowship:

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Oculoplastic, Orbital Surgery, & Ocular Oncology, 1990

Residency:

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Ophthalmology, 1989

Internship:

Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN
Internal Medicine, 1986

Education:

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
MD, 1985

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
BS, Biological Sciences, 1981

Academic Appointments:

Assistant Professor, 2023 – Present
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Charlottesville, VA

Chair and Professor of Ophthalmology 2019-2023
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Interim Chairman of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences 2016-2019
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Truhlsen Eye Institute

Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs/Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences 2013-2016
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Truhlsen Eye Institute

Assistant Dean of Governmental Affairs at the College of Medicine 2007-2019
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Professor of Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology 2007-2019
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Orbital Disease Service
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology 2006-2007
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Orbital Disease Service
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology 2004-2006
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Orbital Disease Service
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Otorhinolaryngology 2000-2004
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Orbital Disease Service
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology 1994-2000
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Orbital Disease Service
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology 1992-1994
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery & Orbital Disease Service
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Attending Physician of Ophthalmology 1990-1994
Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge (LA)