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Dr. Alan Linn Murphree, MD

Optometry
53 years of experience
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles 4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-6177

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Brief Intro

An internationally renowned expert in retinoblastoma, Dr. A. Linn Murphree is director of the Retinoblastoma Program in The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He also lead the development of a world-class Ocular Oncology Service at the Doheny Eye Institute of the University of Southern California (USC), the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, USC+LAC Medical Center and USC University Hospital. Dr. Murphree co-chairs the Retinoblastoma Committee of the Children's Oncolgoy Group (COG), an international multicenter clinical trial. With his colleagues, he has developed new protocols for treatment of this complex eye cancer. Dr. Murphree earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed three fellowships: a Fulbright at the University of Copenhagen, a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and another at Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 1978, he joined the faculty of the USC Keck School of Medicine, where he is a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics. Dr. Murphree is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which presented him with its prestigious Heed Award in 1995. He is the recipient of the Sheen Award and has been invited to keynote lectures at major international meetings.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - 1972

Location & Hours

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Specialties Treated

Optometry

Insurance Accepted

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico

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