J. Martin Heur, MD, PhD, named chair of Department of Ophthalmology

October 18, 2023

By Kate Faye

J. Martin Heur, MD, PhD, has served as interim chair of the department since Sept. 2020. Prior to his interim appointment, he was the vice chair of ophthalmology. (Photo/Ricardo Carrasco III)

 

Martin Heur, MD, PhD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, effective immediately.

Keck School Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD, announced the appointment on Oct. 17, noting that Heur was selected from an impressive cohort of candidates following a comprehensive national search.

Reporting directly to Meltzer, Heur will lead education, research and clinical care of the Department of Ophthalmology. He will also oversee day-to-day operations and advance the department’s mission to end vision loss and blindness.

Heur has served as interim chair of the department since Sept. 2020. Prior to his interim appointment he was the vice chair of ophthalmology. He is also the Charles Manger III, MD, Chair in Corneal Laser Eye Surgery and a professor of clinical ophthalmology.

A USC faculty member since 2009, Heur is well-regarded as an active mentor and advocate for faculty development and advancement. He teaches residents and fellows, is director of the Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery Fellowship and was voted Teacher of the Year by ophthalmology residents in 2017. (…Read More)