1002 E. South Temple

Suite 308

Salt Lake City

UT 84102 

   801-363-3355

877-844-FACE

801-533-9613 FAX

 


EDUCATION /ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Dr. John Burroughs graduated with honors from the University of Texas. He then received a direct commission to the USAF and a full academic scholarship to attend any medical school of his choice. He chose the highly selective Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine) in Maryland, where he received his medical degree in 1993. He completed a transitional residency with concentration in both general surgery and other surgical specialties. His surgical ophthalmology residency training was at two major medical centers in San Antonio, Texas, where he also served for a few years as an aerospace ophthalmology flight surgeon and instructor at the School of Aerospace Medicine. In addition to his ophthalmic microsurgery training, he received plastic surgery training by ophthalmic and facial plastic surgeons in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and face.
In 1999, he moved to head up the department of Ophthalmology at Eglin AFB, Florida, where he also was as an Assistant Professor of Surgery with responsibilities in medical student, physician assistant student, and resident training in ophthalmology. In 2004, he separated with an honorable discharge from the USAF, to become an associate with his mentor and friend Dr. Richard Anderson at the Center for Facial Appearances. He currently is also the acting chief of oculoplastics and orbital surgery at the Salt Lake Department of Veterans Affairs, where he continues his passion for teaching to ophthalmology residents.

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
Dr. Burroughs is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Upon his honorable release from the military, he is now eligible for induction into the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons in 2006.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/HONORS:
Dr. Burroughs received many military honors and decorations during his military tour of duty. He is most proud of his awards during Operation Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf, which include an aerial achievement medal for his direct contributions and involvement with flight sorties over hostile territory. He also received the esteemed meritorious service medal for his clinical and academic accomplishments while serving as the chief of ophthalmology at Eglin AFB, Florida. His Florida practice took care of approximately 20,000 patients and thousands of rehabilitative and aesthetic procedures and surgeries. Additionally, after just a few years of practice, he was selected as a scientific reviewer for the most prestigious journal in ophthalmology. He has also received numerous recognitions for his humanitarian and teaching efforts on third world surgical missions.

PUBLICATIONS:
He has published 15 scientific papers and presented 15 scientific papers at both national and international symposia. He has also been a journal reviewer for both the Ophthalmology and the Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery journals.

AREAS OF INTEREST :
Dr. Burroughs main focus is to help patients enhance their appearance and/or function of their eyelids and face, with a particular interest on eyelid and forehead rejuvenation. He has over 6 years of Botox experience for both functional and cosmetic uses. His primary goal is to provide his patients the very best and compassionate care possible.