Hart B. MossM.D.

Dr. Moss is a full-spectrum ophthalmologist with specialized expertise in cataractcornealand LASIK surgery. His interests include no-stitch cataract surgeryincluding premium lens implantsas well as complex and difficult cataract procedures. He performs all varieties of corneal transplantsboth full thickness and partial thickness transplants (DALKDSAEKDMEK). He also has extra training in refractive surgeryincluding LASIK and PRK. His practice also includes comprehensive eye examsdiabetic evaluationspterygium surgeryglaucoma management including lasers and microinvasive glaucoma implants. 

Dr. Moss was born in Milwaukeeand attended the University of Wisconsin for undergraduate studies and medical school. After an internship at St. Francis hospital in Evanstonhe completed his residency at the University of Chapel Hill in North Carolinawhere he was elected the Chief Resident during his final year. Following thathe completed a one year cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the prestigious Baylor Eye Institute in Texaswhere he learned the most cutting edge cataractLASIKand corneal surgical techniques. Dr. Moss joined Ophthalmology Associates in 2013where he has worked hard to provide the best possible care to each individual patient.

His wife Becky is a veterinarian on the north side of Milwaukeeand they have 3 kids that keep them busy in their free time. He also enjoys playing pianobicyclingand surfing the frigid waters of Lake Michigan.

 

Education

  • Undergraduate:  

  • University of WisconsinMadisonWI2000 - 2003

  • Medical School:

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMadisonWI2004 - 2008

  • Internship:

  • St. Francis HospitalEvanstonIL2008 - 2009

  • Residency:

  • University of North CarolinaChapel HillNC2009 - 2012 (Chief Resident 2011 - 2012)

  • Fellowship: (CorneaExternal Diseaseand Refractive Surgery)

  • Baylor College of MedicineHoustonTX2012 - 2013

 

Board Certification and Licensure

 

  • State of Wisconsin medicine and surgery – 2013

  • 2011 OKAP score – 98th percentile

  • 2012 American board of Ophthalmology Written qualifying exam – 92nd percentile

 

Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

  •  International Society of Refractive Surgery

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

 

Publications / Research

 

  • Wang L, MossHBVentura BVPadilha HHester CCKoch DD.  “Advances in refractive surgery.”  Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology2013

  • Moss HBHamill MB.  “Refractive effect of Descemet’s membrane automated endothelial keratoplasty.”  Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting2013

  • Moss HBKoch DD.  “Cataract surgery in the setting of nanophthalmos.”  EyeWorld2012.

  • Moss HBFowler WCSchell WAPerfect JRZedek DC.  “Dematiaceous fungi mimicking a conjunctival melanoma.”  Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery2012.

  • Moss HBWrzosek JCohen KL.  “Intraocular lens power adjustments for sulcus placed vs. optic captured IOLs.”  Resident’s day research project 2012.

  • Moss HBSay EMiller MEChavala S.  “Ganciclovir-resistant CMV retinitis in a patient with wild-type plasma CMV.”  Journal of Clinical Microbiology2012

  • Moss HBEsquejo-Leon RLMeredith TA.  “Vitreous base avulsion.”  Blink image of the monthMarch 2012.  EyeNet MagazineAAO.

  • Moss HBMeyer JJCohen KL.  “Anterior chamber depth pre and post cycloplegia.”  Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting2012.

  • MossHB, Kon Jara VASlakter JSBrucker AJRabb MFLanders MB.  “Clinical features of unilateral hemorrhagic retinopathy: a new retinal entity?”  Presented at ARVO2012

  • Moss HBSines DTBlatt JProia ADDutton JDD.  “Epithelioid hemangioma responsive to oral propranolol.”  Journal of Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery2011.

  • Meyer JJ, Moss HBCohen KL.  “Astigmatism following 2 IOL injection techniques: wound-assisted vs. wound-directed.”  Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting2011.     * Awarded one of 2 posters of interestintraocular surgery categoryout of 130 posters

  • Moss HB.  “Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.”  Quest of the weekORBIS website2010.

  • Moss HB.  “Best Disease.”  EyeWiki websiteAAO2010

  • Aschbrenner MW, Moss HBCohenKLBaca RL.  “Cycloplegic anterior chamber depth measurements using anterior segment optic coherence tomography.”  Presented at ARVO 2009.

Honors & Awards

 

  • Selected as chief resident at University of North Carolina for 2011 - 2012

  • Recieved University of North Carolina department of ophthalmology resident research award 2011

  • Named to Dean's list 5 semesters and graduated with honors

  • Listed in "America's Top Ophthalmologists" 2015

  • Voted as best eye care provider in Milwaukee 2020 by Milwaukee Journal

  • Listed as a “top doctor” by Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018

  • Listed in Milwaukee Magazines top doctors 2020

  

Other Languages

  • Spanish – limited conversational / medical

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