Carl T. Hartman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
 Carl T. Hartman, M.D., F.A.C.S. has been actively performing refractive surgery since joining his father in practice in 1990. He is Board Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, Irvine. His extensive refractive surgery credentials include certification in LASIK, PRK, PRKa, PTK, RK, AK, clear corneal sutureless lensectomy, as well as corneal transplantation. Dr. Hartman is also certified in the newest WaveFront and IntraLASIK laser vision correction procedures. Thousands of patients, including many fellow physicians, surgeons, community leaders and family members (including his own wife and brother) have chosen Dr. Hartman to perform their refractive surgery.
Better known as “Dr. Carl”, he received an appointed by the Attorney General as an Expert in Ophthalmology for the State of California. As a designated expert, his testimony and opinions are used to regulate Ophthalmologists within California, often specifically in regards to refractive surgery. At the federal level, Dr. Hartman has aided in establishing national benchmarks for ophthalmic standard of care as it pertains to the United States Medicare system. At the local level, his leadership responsibilities include being Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Lakewood Regional Medical Center, as well as a member of the Medical Executive Committee at Los Alamitos Medical Center. Dr. Hartman is one of only three surgeons selected by the California Optometric Laser Associates to work with optometrists throughout Southern California to establish higher standards of care in the co-management of laser vision correction patients. The Consumers’ Research Council of America recently named Dr. Hartman to their “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists.”
Dr. Hartman considers teaching the ultimate honor. He lectures and teaches ophthalmologic surgery and neuro-ophthalmology to other physicians, and actively proctors newly trained surgeons at a number of institutions. A particular source of pride for Dr. Hartman is the recognition received from the University of California, Irvine, having been awarded the “Outstanding Teaching Professor of the Year” four times. As both a clinical investigator and co-author, Dr. Hartman continues to maintain an active role in research. |
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Dr. Hartman grew up locally and graduated from Lakewood High School. He then attended the University of Southern California, graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Science in the Biological Sciences. In 1982, Dr. Hartman moved to Chicago, where he received his Doctor of Medicine from Chicago Medical School. A full Internal Medicine internship was completed at UC Irvine in 1987. Dr. Hartman completed his residency in Ophthalmology at UC Irvine and served as Chief Resident during his final year. He passed the Boards in Ophthalmology with honors immediately upon conclusion of his residency and accepted a position on the clinical staff at UC Irvine.
Married since 1987 to Elise, Dr. Hartman enjoys family, friends, music, athletics and tropical gardening. Aside from his gardens, where he propagates and grows over 200 species of palms and cycads and which have been featured in Sunset magazine, Dr. Hartman’s pride and joy is his daughter, Shelby. Dr. Hartman is a long distance runner, avid tennis player, scuba diver and “extreme downhill skier.” He plays trombone in a swing band and a German-American brass band.
According to Dr. Carl, “Helping my patients achieve their visual and cosmetic goals in a caring, friendly environment is my primary concern. It gives me great joy when I hear that a patient found my practice through a friend or family member that was happy with our care and service.”
EDUCATION
University of Southern California Los Angeles |
1978-1982 |
Los Angeles, CA
Major: Biological Sciences/Marine Biology
Degree: Bachelor of Science with Honors
Chicago Medical School |
1982-1986 |
North Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine
University of California Irvine |
1986-1987 |
Irvine, CA
Internal Medicine Internship
University of California Irvine |
1987-1990 |
Irvine, CA
Ophthalmology Residency
Chief Resident, 1989-1990
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology 12/13/91
APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
University of California Irvine
Expert Reviewer - State of California
California Medical Board
Certified Excimer Laser Instructor
Nidek International
Clinical and Surgical Teaching Staff
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Clinical and Surgical Teaching Staff
Long Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center
One of America's Top Ophthalmologists
Consumer's Research Council of America
Refractive Surgeon
California Optometric Laser Associates
REFRACTIVE SURGERY CREDENTIALS
Actively performing refractive surgery since entering practice in 1990
Lecturer and Instructor for Multiple Refractive Surgery Seminars
Ophthalmology Residency with training in Corneal Transplantation under Chairman Richard Keates, M.D.
Corneal Transplantation and Refractive Surgery Techniques
Max Fine, M.D.
Corneal and Refractive Surgery Course
Herbert Kaufman, M.D.
Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy Certification
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Keratorefractive Surgery and Certification
Miles Friedlander, M.D.
Advanced Refractive Surgery and Astigmatism
Update and Recertification in Modern Refractive Surgery Techniques
Lee Nordan, M.D.
VISX University Excimer Laser System Certification
VISX CustomVue Laser Correction Certification
Phacorefractive Surgery
The Barnet Dulaney Eye Foundation
Corneal Topography and Refractive Surgery Update
Beckman Laser Institute, UC Irvine
Advanced Corneal Topography
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Advanced Refractive Keratoplasty
American Academy of Ophthalmology
C-LASIK: Lamellar Refractive Surgery Certification
Stephen G. Slade, M.D.
LASIK and Hansatome Certification
Stephen G. Slade, M.D.
NIDEK Excimer Laser Certification
IntraLASIK Certification
Intralase Corporation
Wavefront CustomVue Certification
VISX Corporation
VISX Fourier Wavefront Certification
VISX Corporation
CustomVue Hyperopia and Hyperopic Astigmatism Certification
VISX Corporation
Certified Refractive Surgeon
Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance Certification (CRSQA)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Refractive Surgery Interest Group - American Academy of Ophthalmology
International Society of Refractive Surgery
Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity - President - Beta Tau Chapter 1984-1985
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Long Beach Medical Association
California Medical Association
American Medical Association
Orange County Society of Ophthalmology
RESEARCH
Clinical Investigator: Ophthalmologic effects of Interferon in treating Hepatitis C, 2003
Clinical Investigator: Allergan, Inc. - Efficacy of Bimatoprost (lumigan) in lowering intraocular pressure in chronic open angle glaucoma, 2002
Clinical Investigator: Pharmacia - 920 Silicone Foldable Intraocular Lens in Small Incision Cataract Surgery 1998
In vitro study of "Incisional Refractive Surgery using Investigational Endothelial Microscopy Guided Diamond Knife" 1996
Computerized Vector Analysis of Corneal Astigmatism Based on Surgical Technique 1996
Clinical Investigator Chiron Ophthalmics Collagen Shields in Ophthalmic Surgery 1992
Ophthalmologic Examiner grading Cataract Formation Secondary to usage of FDA investigational Cholesterol Lowering Medication 1990
Clinical Investigator for trials of "Cytomegalovirus Retinopathy Suppression in AIDS Patients using Gancyclovir (DHPG)" University of California, Irvine 1989
"Leukemic infiltration of the optic nerve head" 1988
"Fluorophotometric comparison of tear flow and corneal permeability in keratoconjunctivitis sicca and normal subjects" Presented at ARVO 1987
University of California Irvine "Quantitative conjunctival impression cytology in diseases of mucin deficiency" Presented at ARVO 1985
University of Southern California Institute of Marine & Coastal Studies Catalina, CA "Underwater studies using SCUBA of the subtidal flora & fauna interactions" 1977-1978
STAFF / SURGICAL PRIVILEGES
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Status |
Beckman Laser Institute, UC Irvine |
Active |
Lakewood Regional Medical Center |
Active |
Los Alamitos Medical Center |
Active |
Lakewood Eye Physicians SurgiCenter |
Active |
University of California Irvine Medical Center Academic |
Consultant |
Long Beach Veterans Hospital Academic |
Consultant |
ELECTED POSITIONS AND COMMITTEES
Chief of Staff,
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Vice Chief of Staff
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Chairman - Department of Surgery
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Medical Executive Committee
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Medical Executive Committee
—Los Alamitos Medical Center
Governing Board
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Chairman - Credentials
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Chairman - Utilization Review / Medical Records
—Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Patient Safety Committee
—Los Alamitos Medical Center
Bylaws Committee
—Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Utilization Review
—Lakewood Health Plan
Utilization Review
—Long Beach Memorial IPA
Chairman - Credentials
—Lakewood Eye Physicians SurgiCenter
Utilization Review
—Community Care Network
Board of Directors
—Lakewood Physicians Association
LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS
Refractive & Anterior Segment Surgery Course and Wet Lab: Principal Instructor, University of California, Irvine and Alcon Laboratories
Phacoemulsification and Modern Intraocular Lens Implantation
Principal Instructor, University of California, Irvine
Trilateral Retinoblastoma and Gene Mutations in Retinoblastoma
Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore
Quantitative Impression Cytology in Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
New York University
Epithelial Damage and Corneal Permeability Changes Measured by Flourphotometry, University of Chicago / Pritzker School of Medicine
Future Trends and Advanced Techniques in Refractive Surgery, Rio Hondo Optometric Society
Monocular and Binocular Diplopia, University of Southern California Doheny Eye Hospital
Modern Advances in Excimer Laser Technology, Vail Multi-disciplinary Medical Conference
Advanced Techniques in Incisional and Laser Assisted Refractive Surgery, Annual Aspen Medical Conference
Corneal Transplantation, Advanced Techniques and Innovations, Key Note Speaker, Lions Club of Southern California
Ophthalmologic Emergencies and Ocular Trauma, Telluride Medical Meeting
Swelling of the Optic Nerve - Neuropathies, Neuritis, and Compression
Rio Hondo Optometric Society
Surgery of the Anterior Segment - History, Current Techniques, and Advances Management and Gold Team
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California
Trends and Innovations in Refractive Surgery
Allergan, Inc., Irvine, California
Orbital Tumors and Proptosis - Diagnosis and Treatment
University of California, Irvine
PUBLICATIONS
Hartman C., Feinerman G. Artificial Intelligence Training in Myopic LASIK Surgery. Presented at the Sixth Annual Nidek International Excimer Laser Symposium, December 2000
Cataract Extraction: Techniques, Trends, and Advances, The Orbiter Optometric Journal October 2002
Cataract Extraction: Complications and Management, The Orbiter Optometric Journal November 2002
Corneal Topography and Analysis, The Orbiter Optometric Journal February 2003
IntraLASIK, “All Laser LASIK”, The Orbiter Optometric Journal March 2003
Parameters and Contraindications for Refractive Surgery, The Orbiter Optometric Journal May 2003
Articles published in “The Palm Journal”
The Journal for the Southern California Palm Society
- Clumping Palms, or How to Create an Instant Jungle |
July 2001 |
- One M.D.’s View on Palm Diseases |
September 2001 |
- Record Breaking Coco De Mer |
November 2001 |
- “Move Over Honey, You’re Crowding Out My Plants!” |
November 2001 |
- How To Plant A Palm While Preserving It’s Roots AND Your Back! |
January 2002 |
- Understory Dypsis of Madagascar |
September 2002 |
- Translocation of Caryota Gigas |
September 2002 |
- Livistona species. A Super Southern California Palmate Alternative |
January 2003 |
- Mutant, Blue and Other Colored Palms |
April 2003 |
LA Magazine’s “L.A.s Best Doctors”
“Super Doctors” – Los Angeles 2008
INVENTIONS
Hartman microsurgical diamond knife
- Patent Pending
HONORS AND AWARDS
Eagle Scout
National Award for Meritorious Action, Boy Scouts of America Awarded for the saving of a life
Outstanding Senior Award
Department of Music
Lakewood Senior High School
Bank of America Regional Scholarship in Fine Arts
Kiwanis Scholarship for Academic Achievement
Spirit of Troy Award, awarded to the “Most Inspirational Senior”
University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band
Outstanding Clinical Professor of the Year: Received 4 years
Department of Ophthalmology
University of California, Irvine
One of a select few surgeons chosen by the California Optometric Laser Associates (COLA) to work with optometrists throughout Southern California to establish higher standards of care in the co-management of laser vision correction patients.
Voted Best Ophthalmologist
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Readers' Choice survey
AVOCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Liga International "Flying Physicians of Mercy"
John Russo’s Fabulous Big Band, Lead Trombone
Hans Schmeltzer’s German - American Brass Band
Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific - Pacific Circle
Executive Board - Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout Board of Review - Boy Scouts of America
Palm Society of Southern California
International Palm Society
Kofu Kai Bonsai Society
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