Overview
Undergraduate Education: BA, University of Minnesota, 1957. BS, University of Minnesota, 1960
Medical School: MD, University of Minnesota, 1960
Internship: Rotating, University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, 1961
Military Service: Flight Medical Officer, United States Air Force, 1963
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics, 1966
Fellowship: Retina, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1967 (NINDS Special Fellow)
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1967
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), King County Medical Society (KCMS) Sub-Specialty Societies: The Retina Society
Biography
Dr. Kalina is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and the ophthalmology residency training program of the University of Oregon Hospitals and Clinics. After serving as a Flight Medical Officer in the United States Air Force and further training in retinal diseases and surgery in San Francisco and Boston, he joined the faculty of the University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology in 1967. He served as Department Chair for 27 years and now is Professor Emeritus. He has authored more than 130 original papers, book chapters, and reports. He is past president of UW Physicians, Director Emeritus of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and Past President and Past Executive Vice President of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Kalina no longer sees patients but teaches students and residents and is available for consultation with other faculty members.
Primary Office
Location: Harborview Medical Center 908 Jefferson St., 7th Floor Seattle, WA Clinic Phone: 206-744-2020 Clinic Fax: 206-897-4320 Mailing Address: Box 359608 325 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Academic Phone: 206-543-7250
Awards and honors
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Life Achievement Honor Award National Eye Institute: Special Achievement Award Prevent Blindness America: Medical Outreach Award University of Washington: Robert E Kalina, MD Endowed Professorship for Ophthalmology Education
Clinical interests
Dr. Kalina’s clinical focus is on retinal diseases and intraocular tumors.
Research focus
Dr. Kalina’s research has focused on retinal diseases and intraocular tumors.