Dr. Dinn, received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2003. After completing a one year internship in medicine at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, he concluded his training at the prestigious University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, which is consistently ranked one of the top three ophthalmology residency programs in the nation. Dr. Dinn's special interests are in refractive, oculoplastic, and small incision cataract surgeries, as well as pediatrics, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye care. He became eligible for Board Certification in 2007.

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Ophthalmology Residency, 2004-2007

Indiana University School of Medicine, Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, Transition Medicine Internship, 2003-2004

Indiana University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1999-2003

Indiana University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Highest Distinction, Microbiology, 1995-1999

Professional Affiliations

American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives
Indiana State Medical Association
Indianapolis Medical Society
Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
Iowa Eye Association

Honors:

P.J. Leinfelder Resident and Fellow Research Award, May 2006

University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Resident Research Grant, April 2006

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, September 2002

Dr. Francis and Marian Price Medical Education Scholarship, August 1999 – May 2003

Fischbach Medical Education Scholarship, August 2001 – May 2002

Indiana University Honors Scholarship, August 1995 – May 1999

Bob Lucas Golden Ring Award, June 1999

Charles Howard Ireland Memorial Award, April 1999

Kershner Scholar, August 1995 – May 1999

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, December 1998

Golden Key Honor Society, October 1998

Fernandus and Elizabeth Payne Scholarship, August 1998

Indiana University Alumni Association Scholar, August 1995 – May 1997

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, January 1996

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, January 1996

Frank Kehoe Hibernian Scholarship, August 1995

Publications
Dinn RB, Zimmerman MB, Shuba LM, Doan AP, Maley MK, Greenlee EC, Alward WL, Kwon YH. Concordance of diurnal intraocular pressure between fellow eyes in primary open-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmology. 114(5):915-920, 2007.

Shuba LM, Doan AP, Maley MK, Zimmerman MB, Dinn RB, Greenlee EC, Alward WL, Kwon YH. Diurnal fluctuation and concordance of intraocular pressure in glaucoma suspects and normal tension glaucoma patients. J Glaucoma. 16(3):307-312, 2007.

Dinn RB, Wall M. Tadalafil associated with typical migraine aura without headache. Cephalalgia. 26:1344-1346, 2006.

Dinn RB, Harris A, Marcus PS. Ocular changes in pregnancy. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey. 58(2):137-44, 2003.

Harris A, Dinn RB, Kagemann L, Rechtman E. A review of methods for human retinal oximetry. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging. 34(2):152-64, 2003.

Dinn RB, Harris A, Kagemann L, Rechtman E. Kumar R. Retinal and Optic Nerve Head Oximetry. In: Ciulla TA, Harris A, Regillo CD, eds. Retina and Optic Nerve Imaging. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins; 2003: 283-293.

Research

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Mentor: Young Kwon, M.D., Ph.D.
Project Title: Diurnal concordance of intraocular pressure between fellow eyes in patients with primary open angle glaucoma, normal tension glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and glaucoma suspects, December 2004 - March 2007.

Glaucoma Research and Diagnostic Center, Indiana University School of Medicine
Mentor: Alon Harris, Ph.D.
Project titles: Improvements in human retinal oximetry; A comparison of indocyanine green and fluorescein arteriovenous passageway times, June 2002 – May 2003

Department of Microbiology, Indiana University School of Medicine
Mentor: Ann Roman, Ph.D.
Project title: The role of the human papillomavirus E5 protein in the viral life cycle, May 1999 – August 1999

Walther Oncology Center, Indiana University School of Medicine
Mentor: Mark Kaplan, Ph.D.
Project title: The effects of various drugs inhibiting specific kinase pathways on the generation of IFN-? secreting cells in TH2 cultures, December 1998 – January 1999
Project title: The absence of maintained anti-CD3 stimulation results in the generation of IFN-? secreting cells in TH2 cultures, May 1998 – August 1998

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Indiana University
Mentors: Eugene Xu, Ph.D. and Thomas Kaufman, Ph.D.
Project titles: Search for the Centrosomin gene in various Drosophila species; Identification and sequencing of the Centrosomin gene in Drosophila virilis; Studying the various aspects of the Centrosomin and Xmas genes, January 1997 – Dec. 1997

Bibliography:

October 2004 – Present Free Medical Clinic Volunteer (provide ophthalmic care for indigent patients)
Iowa City, IA

September 2001 – May 2003 Wheeler Mission Medical Clinic Volunteer (provided medical care for homeless men)
Indianapolis, IN

September 2002 First International University Program on the Role of Ischemia in
Eye Disease
Reykjavik, Iceland

March 2000 – Dec. 2001 Laptop Community Kids Team Leader and Instructor (organized and led classes designed to teach inner-city children computer skills)
Indianapolis, IN

June 2000 – June 2001 St. Thomas Medical Clinic Volunteer (provided medical care for indigent patients)
Indianapolis, IN

July 2000 – August 2000 Instructor in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry for the Indiana University School of Medicine’s Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program
Indianapolis, IN

May 2000 – July 2000 St. Vincent Hospitals and Health Services Hospital Education Program
Indianapolis, IN

January 1999 – May 1999 Good Friends Program (coordinated and participated in program designed to tutor/mentor elementary students)
Bloomington, IN

Personal:

Birthdate: May 31, 1977

Place of birth: Indianapolis, IN

Married to: Jaime

Children: Robert and Emily