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.