Melvin L. Rubin
Melvin L. Rubin | |
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| Born | 1932 San Francisco, CA, U.S. |
| Died | 2014 |
| Alma mater | UCSF |
| Known for | President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Ophthalmology |
| Institutions | University of Florida |
Melvin L. Rubin, M.D. was an American ophthalmologist who specialized in retinal diseases, optics and refraction. A professor emeritus at University of Florida Health, he is known for his contributions to ophthalmic education and research. Rubin was president and board member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and chairman of the American Boards of Ophthalmology. According to JAMA Ophthalmology, Rubin was "one of the foremost scholars and teachers of his generation."