Nils K. Mungan, MD
Professor
Department:
SOM-Ophthalmology
Email:
nmungan@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5020
Biography
Nils Mungan, M.D., Professor, is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Dr. Mungan was born in Calgary, Canada and attended medical school at the University of Ottawa followed by residency in Ophthalmology at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans. After completing his fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, Dr. Mungan began his practice at UMMC in 1999. During his career at UMMC, Dr. Mungan has been recognized with many awards including the AAPOS Honor Award from the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus. Dr. Mungan has written a textbook chapter on esotropia (crossed eyes), has authored or co-authored numerous medical journal articles, and serves as an investigator on multiple nationally sponsored research studies. Dr. Mungan is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus. He has also served on multiple national and international committees for pediatric ophthalmology and has been the organizer of several international symposia. Over his tenure at UMMC, Dr. Mungan has helped train in excess of 70 new ophthalmologists. Dr. Mungan has four children and enjoys half-marathon racing, skiing, canyoneering, camping, reading, electronics and was very active in Boy Scouts. Dr. Mungan speaks English and French fluently.
Education
| Ochsner Medical Institutions, PGY-5 residency year, ophthalmology | 1999 |
| University of Toronto, pediatric ophthalmology fellowship | 1998 |
| Ochsner Medical Institutions, Ophthalmology residency, Ophthalmology residency | 1997 |
| University of Ottawa, research fellowship, ophthalmology research | 1994 |
| Queen's University, internship, Internal medicine | 1993 |
| University of Ottawa, MD, medical degree | 1992 |
| University of Western Ontario, BA, philosophy | 1988 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology | 05/1999 - 05/2019 |
| Licensure, Lousiana State Medical License | 05/1994 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License | 07/1999 - Present |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology | 08/1999 - 06/2017 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Multicenter randomized controlled trial of afilbercept versus laser for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity, Regeneron | 11/2019 - Present |
| Extramural, Determination of the rhIGF-1/rhIGFBP-3 Dose, Administered as a Continuous Infusion, Required to Establish and Maintain Longitudinal Serum IGF-1 Levels Within Physiological Levels in Premature Infants, to Prevent Retinopathy of Prematurity A Phase 2, Randomized Controlled, Assessor-blind, Doseconfirming, Pharmacokinetic, Safety and Efficacy, Multicenter Study, Shire (Pharmaceutical Company) | 08/2015 - Present |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Rout UK, Mungan NK, Dhossche DM Presence of GAD65 Autoantibodies in the Serum of Children with Autism or ADHD Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2012;21(3):141-7. | 2012 |
| Mitchell A, Stevens B, Mungan N, Johnson W, Lobert S, Boss B. Analgesic effects of oral sucrose and pacifier during eye examinations for retinopathy of prematurity Pain Management Nursing. 2004; 5(4):160-8 | 2004 |
| Eustis HS, Mungan NK, Ginsberg HG Combined use of cryotherapy and diode laser photocoagulation for the treatment of threshold retinopathy of prematurity Journal of AAPOS. 2003; 7:121-5 | 2003 |
| Mungan NK, Wilson TW, Nischal KK, Khattak S, Koren G, Levin AV Hypotension and bradycardia in infants after the use of topical brimonidine and beta-blockers Journal of AAPOS. 2003; 7: 69-70. | 2003 |
| Mungan NK, Nischal KK, Heon E, MacKeen L, Balfe JW, Levin AV Ultrasound biomicroscopy of the eye in cystinosis Archives of Ophthalmology. 2000; 118(10): 1329-33 | 2000 |
| Hesse RJ, Jindal VK, Mungan N, Scharfenberg JC, Bernhard L Spontaneous arteriovenous malformation of the orbit British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2000; 84(7): 802-3 | 2000 |
| Eustis HS, Mungan NK Monovision for treatment of accommodative esotropia with a high AC/A ratio Journal of AAPOS. 1999; 3(2): 87-90 | 1999 |
| Sharma S, Brown GC, Cruess AF. for the Retinal Emboli of Cardiac Origin Study Group Accuracy of visible retinal emboli for the detection of cardioembolic lesions requiring anticoagulation or surgery British Journal of Ophthalmology. 1998; 82: 655-8. | 1998 |
| Sharma S, Sharma SM, Cruess AF, Brown GC. for RECO Study Group. Retinal Emboli of Cardiac Origin Group. Transthoracic echocardiography in young patients with acute retinal arterial obstruction. RECO Study Group. Retinal Emboli of Cardiac Origin Group. Can J Ophthalmol. 1997; 32(1):38-41. | 1997 |
| Sharma S, Naqvi A, Sharma SM, Cruess AF, Brown GC. for Retinal Emboli of Cardiac Origin Study group Transthoracic echocardiographic findings in patients with acute retinal arterial obstruction. A retrospective review. Retinal Emboli of Cardiac Origin Group. Archives of Ophthalmology. 1996; 114: 1189-92. | 1996 |
| Howard MA, Olitsky SE, Rychwalski P, Mungan N Management of Periocular Infantile Hemangioma. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2019 Nov 1;56(6):344-346. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20190826-01. | 2019 |
| Collins M, Mungan N, O'Hara M, Nelson LB Strabismus Postoperative Instructions to Patients and Parents. Collins M, Mungan N, O'Hara M, Nelson LB. Strabismus Postoperative Instructions to Patients and Parents. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2018 May 1;55(3):145-147. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20180410-01. PMID: 29796675. | 2018 |
| Bazemore MG, Medow NB, Mungan N, Nelson LB. Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency. Bazemore MG, Medow NB, Mungan N, Nelson LB. Treatment of Convergence Insufficiency. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2017 Jul 1;54(4):198-200. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20170504-01. PMID: 28820926. | 2017 |
Review Article | |
| Mungan NK Update on shaken baby syndrome: ophthalmology Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2007; 18(5): 392-7 | 2007 |
| Mungan NK Vision screening in children Mississippi healthy baby update. 2002; Nov | 2002 |
Book Chapter | |
| Mungan N Childhood Esotropia | 2020 |
Editorial Commentary | |
| Mungan N, Mychaskiw G Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: an under-appreciated treatment modality for eye disorders? Undersea Hyperbar Med. 2008 35(5):331-2 | 2008 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, See Me, Heal Me: Pediatric Cataract Surgery Pearls, American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco | 10/2019 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Here Comes the Sun: Myopia Prevention, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Chicago | 10/2018 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Satchmo's Got Nothing on Me – ‘Inventive’ Management of Intermittent Exotropia, American Academy of Ophthalmology, New Orleans | 11/2017 |
| Preceptor, Resident Research Project, Persistent vincristine-induced abducens nerve palsy despite intermittent cessation and dose reductions in the treatment of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, UMMC, UMMC | 06/2016 |
| Preceptor, resident research project, Tonic pupil dilation related to the use of Ch 14.18 monoclonal antibody for neuroblastoma, UMMC, UMMC | 06/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update on Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity, UMMC, Jackson | 08/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fiscal Benchmarking Workshop, AAPOS, New Orleans | 03/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Review of Esotropia Management in Childhood, UMMC, Jackson | 08/2014 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fiscal Benchmarking Workshop, AAPOS, Palm Springs | 04/2014 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fiscal Benchmarking Workshop, AAPOS, Boston | 04/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Update on Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity, UMC Continuing Education, Hilton Hotel, Jackson, MS | 08/2012 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fiscal Benchmarking Workshop, AAPOS, San Antonio | 03/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Management of Strabismus in Thyroid Eye Disease, UMMC, Jackson | 08/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Current Management of Periocular Infantile Hemangioma, UMMC, Jackson | 08/2010 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Shaken Baby Syndrome” and “Update on Retinopathy of Prematurity,”, University of Louisville, Kentucky, University of Louisville, Kentucky | 02/2008 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Orthoptic Consequences of Retinopathy of Prematurity,”, American Association of Certified Orthoptists Annual National Meeting, Chicago | 10/2005 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Management of Superior Oblique Palsy, University of Tennessee (Chattanooga), University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) | 05/2003 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Red Eye, Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Philadelphia | 05/2003 |
| Poster Presentation, The Effect of Oral Sucrose on the Relief of pain Experienced by Preterm Infants During Eye Examinations for Retinopathy of Prematurity, 6th International Symposium on Paediatric Pain, Sydney, Australia | 2003 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pediatric Ophthalmology for the Non-ophthalmologist, Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Vicksburg | 05/2002 |
| Scientific Presentations, Factors Associated With the Failure of Laser Photoablation to Prevent Progression of Retinopathy of Prematurity, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Seattle | 03/2002 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| AAPOS Honor Award (for accumulated service to AAPOS), American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus | 2013 |
| Clinical research competition finalist, Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto | |
| Book award for highest resident standing, Ochsner Clinic | |
| Book award for highest resident standing, Ochsner Clinic | |
| Magna Cum Laude medical graduate, University of Ottawa | |
| Canadian Foundation for Ileitis and Colitis book award for highest, University of Ottawa | |
| Medical Research Council of Canada student research grant, University of Ottawa | |
| Top tenth percentile rank of medical school class | |
| Top tenth percentile rank of medical school class | |
| AAPOS (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) Honor Award, April 2013 (for accumulated service to AAPOS), AAPOS (American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus) |
Professional Membership and Service
| Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (JPOS), Editorial Board Member, Editorial Board Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Chairman, Best Practices Subcommittee of Socioeconomic Committee | 2015 - 2017 |
| Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus (17 papers reviewed as of 03/01/2016), Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal Reviewer | 2012 - Present |
| Journal of AAPOS, Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal reviewer | 2011 - Present |
| State Legislative Affairs Liaison, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Member | 2011 - Present |
| Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Journal | 2008 - Present |
| National Socioeconomic Committee, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) | 2008 - 2016 |
| JAMA Ophthalmology Journal (formerly Archives of Ophthalmology), Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal Reviewer | 2006 - Present |
| National Research Committee, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Committee Member | 2001 - 2007 |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology (Fellow), Member | 1999 - Present |
| American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Member | 1999 - Present |
| American Academy of Pediatrics, Mississippi Chapter, Member | |
| American Medical Association, Member | |
| Canadian Medical Association, Member | |
| Canadian Ophthalmological Society, Member | |
| Central Medical Society, Member | |
| Central Mississippi Pediatric Society, Member | |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member |
Committee Service
| International Program Committee of AAPOS, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Legislative Affairs Committee-- AAPOS, Member | 2019 - Present |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Pediatric Subspecialty Day Planning Committee, Member | 2016 - 2019 |
| Clinical Competency Committee of Department of Ophthalmology, UMMC, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Chairman, Best Practices Subcommittee of Socioeconomic Committee, Chair | 2015 - 2016 |
| State Legislative Affairs Liaison, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Member | 2011 - Present |
| National Socioeconomic Committee, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Member | 2008 - 2016 |
| Monthly Pediatric Surgery Division Chiefs Meeting, Member | 2005 - Present |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-MEDICAL RECORDS, Member | 2005 - 2006 |
| National Research Committee, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Member | 2001 - 2007 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE, Member | 2001 - 2005 |
| Ambulatory services Committee, Member | 2001 - 2003 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, team leader for several departmental site visit and reviews with reports | 2000 - 2008 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-RADIATION/LASER SAFETY, Member | 2000 - 2004 |
Community Service
| Boy Scouts of America (average volunteer 492 waking hours per year ), Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 1 | 10/2012 - Present |
| Cardinal Men's Club, St Richard Church, active member | 08/2008 - Present |
Other Service
| Telemedicine neonatal retinal exams for Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville, MS, consultant / examining physician | 2016 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Sickle Cell Retinopathy | 2015 |
| SHRP, Lecture, Lecturer, Ophthalmology for Physician Assistant Students, 2014-ongoing | 2014 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Pediatric Ophthalmology for ER residents | 2014 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Samuel B. Johnson Annual Resident Research Day Director 2000-2013, 2015 | 2000 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Course Director, Orientation Course for New residents 2000-2007 | 2000 - 2007 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Monthly lecture to residents, 1999-ongoing | 1999 - 2016 |
Directed Student Learning
| medical student electives | 1999 - Present |
Fellows supervised
| Retina Fellowship (ROP rounds), Attending Physician, 1 fellows supervised, retinopathy of prematurity | 01/2015 - Present |
Residency Training
| Ophthalmology (trained 70 residents to date), Attending Physician | 1999 - Present |