Zachary G. Keenum, MD
Vance Thompson Vision
3101 W. 57th ST Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Zac.keenum@vancethompsonvision.com
605-361-3937
Education
- University of Texas Southwestern ASOPRS  Oculoplastics Fellowship with Dr. Ron Mancini 2021-2023
 
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Ophthalmology Residency, Dallas, TX. 07/01/2018-2021.
 
- Brookwood Baptist Hospital Transitional Year Program, Birmingham, AL. 07/01/2017-06/30/2018.
 
- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL. 07/01/2013-06/30/2017. (Graduated summa cum laude; Step 1: 245; Step 2: 255; Step 3: 241)
 
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL. 08/01/2009-06/30/2013. BS in Microbiology and French minor. (Graduated summa cum laude; GPA: 3.97)
 
- Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Birmingham, AL. 08/01/2005-06/30/2009. (International Baccalaureate diploma).
 
Research / Presentations 
- Keenum, Mancini, Tenzel. Turning the Corner on Lower Blepharoplasty: A Novel Surgical Technique to Prevent Webbing in Lower Blepharoplasty. ASOPRS Fall Meeting Video Presentation, Oct 2021. 
 
- Keenum, Mancini. Surgical Instrument Design: The Mancini-Keenum Clamp. This is ongoing research and development of a surgical instrument designed to assist in the conjunctival-sparing suture-less internal ptosis repair technique. 2019-present.
 
- Keenum, Tenzel, Mancini. Ptosis after Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Case Review. Paper currently being written. April, 2020.
 
- Keenum, Itani, Devgan. Newbie Resident Doctor Performs Cataract Surgery. My surgical video of cataract case #8 was featured on the YouTube channel of renowned Beverly Hills cataract surgeon, Dr. Uday Devgan, Cataract Coach. February, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5evlRn_eIY.
 
- Keenum, Hession. The Case of the Curious Choroidals. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Conference. February, 2020.
 
- Keenum, Young, Levy, Mancini. Lower Eyelid Changes After Ectropion Repair: A Retrospective Case Review. Poster Presentation at the University of Texas Southwestern Alumni Day Research Symposium. June, 2019.
 
- Keenum, Jones. A Curious Case of Vision Loss. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Conference. June, 2019. 
 
- Keenum, Hogan. An Interesting Case of Ophthalmoplegia. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Conference. May, 2019.
 
- Keenum, Hansen, Bowman. Anterior Capsular Phimosis. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Bimonthly Conference to the visiting professor. April, 2019. 
 
- Keenum, Hession. A Case of Radiation Retinopathy. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Conference. December, 2018.
 
- Keenum, Chen. A Retinal Detachment of Unclear Origin. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Conference. October, 2018. 
 
- Keenum, Matei, Ufret-Vincenty. A Pigmented Retinal Mass. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Bimonthly Conference to the visiting professor. September, 2018.
 
- Keenum, Ennis. Herpes Simplex Virus Hepatitis: A Rare Complication of Pregnancy. Poster presented at the Brookwood Baptist Medical Center Resident Research Day. Awarded Third Place. June, 2018. 
 
- Keenum, Bolisetty, Nguyen. The Case of the Disappearing Lens. Case presented at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds Conference. October, 2017.
 
- Gower, Friedman, Greven, Lee, Lam, Henderson, Chen, Owsley, McGwin, Keenum, Haller, Murchison, Horan, Shiuey. Evaluating the Role of A Comprehensive Eye Exam When Joining Medicare. ARVO abstract accepted as a paper presentation. 2017.
 
- Keenum, Morris, Haynes, Sullivan. Occult Vitreomacular Traction. Case report written, currently in the process of submitting for publication. 2017.
 
- Keenum, Owsley, et al., Patients' Adherence to Recommended Follow-up Eye Care After Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in a Publicly Funded County Clinic and Factors Associated With Follow-up Eye Care Use. JAMA Ophthalmol, 2016. 134(11): p. 1221-1228.
 
- Orman, Kirk, Keenum, Bains. Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery: Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Microbiologic Isolates. Poster presented at: University of Alabama School of Medicine Ophthalmology Residency Annual Clinical and Research Symposium; Birmingham, AL. May 2016.
 
- Deal, Keenum, Easley. A Handheld Microfluidic Sample Chopper for Phase Sensitive Detection. Poster presented at: The Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Conference; Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
 
Honor Societies / Recognitions
- ASOPRS Fellowship UT Southwestern
 
- Texas Ophthalmologic Association Member, 2018-present.
 
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Member, 2018-present.
 
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Member, induction 2017.
 
- The Lanning Kline Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2017.
 
- Ophthalmology Interest Group President at University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2015-2016.
 
- Diethelm Scholar in Surgical Sciences, awarded to the top medical students interested in pursuing surgical fields, 2014.
 
- Dean’s Medalist Auburn University. Recognized as the top student in the College of Science and Mathematics in the Biology Department, 2017.
 
- Member of the Honors College at Auburn University, 2013-2017.
 
- Member of the College of Science and Mathematics, Auburn University, 2013-2017. 
 
- Awarded the Presidential Scholarship at Auburn University, 2013-2017.
 
- National Merit Scholar, 2009.
 
- Good Character Award, Bragg Middle School, 2003.
 
Work Abroad
- Child Family Health International, Ecuador, 07/01/2014-07/28/2014. I spent 1 month in Ecuador learning basic medical Spanish, volunteering and shadowing in different clinics, and learning about the culture. 
 
- National Outdoor Leadership School, Alaska, 07/01/2012-07/28/2012. I spent 1 month in Alaska undergoing a leadership development program in the setting of the Alaskan wilderness. 
 
Volunteer Activities
- Jesus Harvesters Ministries- medical mission / Christian fellowship at Solio Ranch Kenya, Africa, 2018. I spent two weeks in Kenya. We ran a free clinic in a church at Solio Ranch to provide care for a severely under-served population and celebrated the opening of their new church. 
 
- Equal Access Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 2013-2017. I volunteered in this free clinic to serve the underserved population of Birmingham during my time in medical school. 
 
- Cahaba Valley Health Care, Birmingham, AL, 2016. I worked with ophthalmologists to help provide free eye care to the underserved population of Birmingham.
 
- M-Power Ministries Health, Birmingham, AL, 2016. I worked afternoons alongside physicians to help provide free care to the underserved population of Birmingham. 
 
- Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility, Auburn, AL, 2012-2013. I coordinated and ran activities for the residents as well as spent time with and visited with them. 
 
- East Alabama Food Bank, Auburn, AL, 2012. I helped with packaging food for the underserved population of East Alabama. 
 
- Lee County Humane Society, Auburn, AL, 2012. I volunteered helping to care for the animals at the humane society. 
 
- Mercy Veterinary Clinic, Birmingham, AL, 2011. I worked as a kennel worker and veterinary technician assistant. I volunteered walking, bathing, and taking care of the animals at the veterinary clinic. 
 
- Caraway Hospital, Birmingham, AL, 2008. I volunteered my summer to help by attending the basic needs of post-cardiac surgery patients in the recovery ward- snacks, bringing them blankets, etc.