Physicians

Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service

Departments / Divisions

• Ophthalmology / Neuro Ophthalmology
• Medicine / Medicine-Neurology

Address
DUMC 3802
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-681-3937

Fax Telephone
919-684-0547

Training

• MD, New York Medical College, 1993

Residency

• Ophthalmology, University of Florida, 1994-1997

Fellowship

• Neuro-Ophthalmology, Emory University (Georgia), 1997-1998
• Orbital Disease and Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital (Pennsylvania), 2004-2005

Clinical Interests
Optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis, mitochondrial eye diseases, giant-cell arteritis, orbital syndromes, ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery

Research Interests
Clinically oriented research interests include giant cell (temporal) arteritis, neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of mitochondrial diseases (Leber hereditary optic neuropathy), ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery and optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis. Clinical practice is focused on a variety of visual, orbital and ocular motility disorders.

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.

• Bayer
• Emd Serono Inc. (Merck KGaA,Germany-Not Merck USA)
• Novartis
• Pfizer Inc.

Representative Publications
Chi SL, Stinnett S, Eggenberger E, Foroozan R, Golnik K, Lee MS, Bhatti MT. Clinical characteristics in 53 patients with cat scratch optic neuropathy. Ophthalmology. 2012 Jan;119(1):183-7. (2012) Abstract

Bhandare N, Moiseenko V, Song WY, Morris CG, Bhatti MT, Mendenhall WM. Severe Dry Eye Syndrome After Radiotherapy for Head-and-Neck Tumors. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2011 Jul 19. (2011) Abstract

Chang L, El-Dairi MA, Young TL, Bhatti MT. Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in children with optic pathway gliomas. Am J Ophthalmol. 2011 Sep;152(3):504-5; author reply 505-6. (2011) Abstract

Gupta PK, Asrani S, Freedman SF, El-Dairi M, Bhatti MT. Differentiating glaucomatous from non-glaucomatous optic nerve cupping by optical coherence tomography. Open Neurol J. 2011;5:1-7. (2011) Abstract

Pepple KL, Bhatti MT, Foroozan R. Not again! Surv Ophthalmol. 2011 Jan-Feb;56(1):86-93. (2011) Abstract

Simao LM, Dine Sultan EN, Hall JK, Reardon DA, Bhatti MT. Knee Deep in the Nerve. Surv Ophthalmol. 2011 Mar 2. (2011) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Schiffman JS, Pass AF, Tang RA. Neuro-ophthalmologic complications and manifestations of upper and lower motor neuron facial paresis. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2010 Nov;10(6):448-58. (2010) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Clinical reasoning: a 64-year-old man with painful, unilateral external ophthalmoplegia. Neurology. 2010 Aug 24;75(8):e35-9. (2010) Abstract

Chang L, El-Dairi MA, Frempong TA, Burner EL, Bhatti MT, Young TL, Leigh F. Optical coherence tomography in the evaluation of neurofibromatosis type-1 subjects with optic pathway gliomas. J AAPOS. 2010 Dec;14(6):511-7. (2010) Abstract

Chong GT, Mukundan S, Kirkpatrick JP, Zomorodi A, Sampson JH, Bhatti MT. Stereotactic radiosurgery in the treatment of a dural carotid-cavernous fistula. J Neuroophthalmol. 2010 Jun;30(2):138-44. (2010) Abstract

Optic Disc Evaluation in Optic Neuropathies The Optic Disc Assessment Project.  O'Neill EC, Danesh-Meyer HV, Kong GX, Hewitt AW, Coote MA, Mackey DA, Crowston JG; Optic Nerve Study Group.  Ophthalmology. 2010 Nov 30. [Epub ahead of print]

(2010)

Chi SL, Bhatti MT. The diagnostic dilemma of neuro-imaging in acute isolated sixth nerve palsy. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov;20(6):423-9. (2009) Abstract

DelMonte DW, Bhatti MT. Ischemic optic neuropathy. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2009;49(3):35-62. (2009) Abstract

El-Dairi M, Bhatti MT, Vaphiades MS. A shot of adrenaline. Surv Ophthalmol. 2009 Sep-Oct;54(5):618-24. (2009) Abstract

Gupta PK, Bhatti MT, Rucker JC. A sweet case of bilateral sixth nerve palsies. Surv Ophthalmol. 2009 Mar-Apr;54(2):305-10. (2009) Abstract

Gupta PK, Patel R, Bhatti MT. Neuroretinitis secondary to concurrent infection with cat scratch disease and lyme disease. Eye (Lond). 2009 Jul;23(7):1607. (2009) Abstract

Hazin R, Azizzadeh B, Bhatti MT. Medical and surgical management of facial nerve palsy. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov;20(6):440-50. (2009) Abstract

Hazin R, Dixon JA, Bhatti MT. Thrombolytic therapy in central retinal artery occlusion: cutting edge therapy, standard of care therapy, or impractical therapy? Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2009 May;20(3):210-8. (2009) Abstract

Hazin R, Khan F, Bhatti MT. Neuromyelitis optica: current concepts and prospects for future management. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2009 Nov;20(6):434-9. (2009) Abstract

Wang D, Sanchez J, Foote KD, Sudhyadhom A, Bhatti MT, Lewis S, Okun MS. Failed DBS for palliation of visual problems in a case of oculopalatal tremor. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Jan;15(1):71-3. (2009) Abstract

Abou Zeid N, Zeid NA, Bhatti MT. Acute inflammatory demyelinating optic neuritis: evidence-based visual and neurological considerations. Neurologist. 2008 Jul;14(4):207-23. (2008) Abstract

Haxin R, Abuzetun J, Khan R, Bhatti MT.  Ocular health in sleep apnea: a comprehensive overview.  Neuro-Ophthalmology 2008;32(3):127-36. (2008)

Optic Neuritis Study Group.  Multiple sclerosis risk after optic neuritis: final Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial follow-up.  Arch Neurol.  2008 Jun;65(6): 727-32. (2008)

Optic Neuritis Study Group.  Visual function 15 years after optic neuritis: a final follow-up report from the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial.  Ophthalmology.  2008 Jun;115(6):1079-82. (2008)

Peden MC, Neelakantan A, Orlando C, Khan SA, Lessner A, Bhatti MT. Breaking the mold of orbital cellulitis. Surv Ophthalmol. 2008 Nov-Dec;53(6):631-5. (2008) Abstract

Shah M, Park HJ, Gohari AR, Bhatti MT. Loss of myelinated retinal nerve fibers from chronic papilledema. J Neuroophthalmol. 2008 Sep;28(3):219-21. (2008) Abstract

Wang D, Sanchez J, Foote KD, Sudhyadhom A, Bhatti MT, Lewis S, Okun MS. Failed DBS for palliation of visual problems in a case of oculopalatal tremor. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2008 Apr 3. (2008) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Gres KE, Petitto VB, Cross SA. Cells, cells, and more cells. Surv Ophthalmol. 2007 May-Jun;52(3):315-24. (2007) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Neuro-ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2007 Nov;18(6):450-8. (2007) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Optic neuropathy from viruses and spirochetes. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2007;47(4):37-66, ix. (2007) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Orbital syndromes. Semin Neurol. 2007 Jul;27(3):269-87. (2007) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Eisenschenk S, Roper SN, Guy JR. Superior divisional third cranial nerve paresis: clinical and anatomical observations of 2 unique cases. Arch Neurol. 2006 May;63(5):771-6. (2006) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Retinitis pigmentosa, pigmentary retinopathies, and neurologic diseases. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2006 Sep;6(5):403-13. (2006) Abstract

Newman NJ, Biousse V, Newman SA, Bhatti MT, Hamilton SR, Farris BK, Lesser RL, Turbin RE. Progression of visual field defects in leber hereditary optic neuropathy: experience of the LHON treatment trial. Am J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jun;141(6):1061-1067. (2006) Abstract

Pincus DW, Richter EO, Yachnis AT, Bennett J, Bhatti MT, Smith A. Brainstem stereotactic biopsy sampling in children. J Neurosurg. 2006 Feb;104(2 Suppl):108-14. (2006) Abstract

Rafiei N, Tabandeh H, Bhatti MT, Monshizadeh R. Retinal fibrovascular proliferation associated with Nocardia subretinal abscess. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2006 Jul-Aug;16(4):641-3. (2006) Abstract

Saunders M, Guinane C, MacFarlane M, Tarr K, Bhatti MT, Pincus DW. A diplopia dilemma. Surv Ophthalmol. 2006 Jan-Feb;51(1):68-74. (2006) Abstract

Taravati P, Lee AG, Bhatti MT, Lewis SB. That's a wrap. Surv Ophthalmol. 2006 Jul-Aug;51(4):434-44. (2006) Abstract

Bevis T, Ratnakaram R, Smith MF, Bhatti MT. Visual loss due to central serous chorioretinopathy during corticosteroid treatment for giant cell arteritis. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2005 Aug;33(4):437-9. (2005) Abstract

Bhandare N, Monroe AT, Morris CG, Bhatti MT, Mendenhall WM. Does altered fractionation influence the risk of radiation-induced optic neuropathy? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2005 Jul 15;62(4):1070-7. (2005) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Holt JL, Slavin M. An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth. Surv Ophthalmol. 2005 Mar-Apr;50(2):207-14. (2005) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Patel R. Neuro-ophthalmic considerations in trigeminal neuralgia and its surgical treatment. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2005 Dec;16(6):334-40. (2005) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Schmalfuss IM, Eskin TA. Isolated cranial nerve III palsy as the presenting manifestation of HIV-related large B-cell lymphoma: clinical, radiological and postmortem observations: report of a case and review of the literature. Surv Ophthalmol. 2005 Nov-Dec;50(6):598-606. (2005) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Schmalfuss IM, Mancuso AA. Orbital complications of functional endoscopic sinus surgery: MR and CT findings. Clin Radiol. 2005 Aug;60(8):894-904. (2005) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Schmitt NJ, Beatty RL. Acute inflammatory demyelinating optic neuritis: current concepts in diagnosis and management. Optometry. 2005 Sep;76(9):526-35. (2005) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Yuan C, Winter W, McSwain AS, Okun MS. Bilateral sixth nerve paresis in the Bing-Neel syndrome. Neurology. 2005 Feb 8;64(3):576-7. (2005) Abstract

Dorotheo EU, Tang RA, Bahrani HM, Schiffman JS, Bhatti MT, Lewis SB. Her vision was tied down. Surv Ophthalmol. 2005 Nov-Dec;50(6):588-97. (2005) Abstract

Newman NJ, Biousse V, David R, Bhatti MT, Hamilton SR, Farris BK, Lesser RL, Newman SA, Turbin RE, Chen K, Keaney RP. Prophylaxis for second eye involvement in leber hereditary optic neuropathy: an open-labeled, nonrandomized multicenter trial of topical brimonidine purite. Am J Ophthalmol. 2005 Sep;140(3):407-15. (2005) Abstract

Nichols C, Pincus DW, Bhatti MT. Optociliary shunt vessels. Neurology. 2005 Apr 26;64(8):1443. (2005) Abstract

Schmalfuss IM, Dean CW, Sistrom C, Bhatti MT. Optic neuropathy secondary to cat scratch disease: distinguishing MR imaging features from other types of optic neuropathies. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2005 Jun-Jul;26(6):1310-6. (2005) Abstract

Werner M, Bhatti MT, Vaishnav H, Pincus DW, Eskin T, Yachnis AT. Isolated anisocoria from an endodermal cyst of the third cranial nerve mimicking an Adie's tonic pupil. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2005 May-Jun;42(3):176-9. (2005) Abstract

Beck RW, Gal RL, Bhatti MT, Brodsky MC, Buckley EG, Chrousos GA, Corbett J, Eggenberger E, Goodwin JA, Katz B, Kaufman DI, Keltner JL, Kupersmith MJ, Miller NR, Moke PS, Nazarian S, Orengo-Nania S, Savino PJ, Shults WT, Smith CH, Trobe JD, Wall M, Xing D, . Visual function more than 10 years after optic neuritis: experience of the optic neuritis treatment trial. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 Jan;137(1):77-83. (2004) Abstract

Beck RW, Smith CH, Gal RL, Xing D, Bhatti MT, Brodsky MC, Buckley EG, Chrousos GA, Corbett J, Eggenberger E, Goodwin JA, Katz B, Kaufman DI, Keltner JL, Kupersmith MJ, Miller NR, Moke PS, Nazarian S, Orengo-Nania S, Savino PJ, Shults WT, Trobe JD, Wall M, . Neurologic impairment 10 years after optic neuritis. Arch Neurol. 2004 Sep;61(9):1386-9. (2004) Abstract

Foroozan R, Bhatti MT, Rhoton AL. Transsphenoidal diplopia. Surv Ophthalmol. 2004 May-Jun;49(3):349-58. (2004) Abstract

Okun MS, Bhatti MT. SANDO: another presentation of mitochondrial disease. Am J Ophthalmol. 2004 May;137(5):951-3. (2004) Abstract

Ozcan MS, Praetel C, Bhatti MT, Gravenstein N, Mahla ME, Seubert CN. The effect of body inclination during prone positioning on intraocular pressure in awake volunteers: a comparison of two operating tables. Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1152-8, table of contents. (2004) Abstract

Peden MC, Bhatti MT. Subperiosteal orbital hemorrhage complicating cardiac surgery. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2004 May-Jun;27(3):294-6. (2004) Abstract

Beck RW, Trobe JD, Moke PS, Gal RL, Xing D, Bhatti MT, Brodsky MC, Buckley EG, Chrousos GA, Corbett J, Eggenberger E, Goodwin JA, Katz B, Kaufman DI, Keltner JL, Kupersmith MJ, Miller NR, Nazarian S, Orengo-Nania S, Savino PJ, Shults WT, Smith CH, Wall M, . High- and low-risk profiles for the development of multiple sclerosis within 10 years after optic neuritis: experience of the optic neuritis treatment trial. Arch Ophthalmol. 2003 Jul;121(7):944-9. (2003) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Enneking FK. Visual loss and ophthalmoplegia after shoulder surgery. Anesth Analg. 2003 Mar;96(3):899-902, table of contents. (2003) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Peters KR. A red eye and then a really red eye. Surv Ophthalmol. 2003 Mar-Apr;48(2):224-9. (2003) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Schmalfuss IM, Williams LS, Quisling RG. Peripheral third cranial nerve enhancement in multiple sclerosis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2003 Aug;24(7):1390-5. (2003) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Stankiewicz JA. Ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery. Surv Ophthalmol. 2003 Jul-Aug;48(4):389-402. (2003) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Double trouble. Surv Ophthalmol. 2003 May-Jun;48(3):347-55. (2003) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Schmalfuss I. Dysgeusia and painful Horner's syndrome from an internal carotid artery dissection: radiological-anatomical correlation. Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2002 Oct;80(5):562-4. (2002) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Temporal artery biopsy site. Dermatol Surg. 2002 Apr;28(4):359. (2002) Abstract

Goldstein MH, Feistmann JA, Bhatti MT. PRK-pTK as a treatment for a patient with Thygeson's superficial punctate keratopathy. CLAO J. 2002 Oct;28(4):172-3. (2002) Abstract

Miller BK, Goldstein MH, Monshizadeh R, Tabandeh H, Bhatti MT. Ocular manifestations of electrical injury: a case report and review of the literature. CLAO J. 2002 Oct;28(4):224-7. (2002) Abstract

Okun MS, Bhatti MT, Eskin T, Eisenschenk S, Watson RT. Paraneoplastic gaze palsies in a patient with negative anti-Hu and anti-Yo antibody tests. South Med J. 2002 Dec;95(12):1459. (2002) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Asif R, Bhatti LB. Macular star in neuroretinitis. Arch Neurol. 2001 Jun;58(6):1008-9. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Furman J, Gupta S, Tabandeh H, Monshizadeh R. Superficial temporal artery biopsy diagnostic for lung carcinoma. Am J Ophthalmol. 2001 Jul;132(1):135-8. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Giannoni CM, Raynor E, Monshizadeh R, Levine LM. Ocular motility complications after endoscopic sinus surgery with powered cutting instruments. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2001 Nov;125(5):501-9. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Goldstein MH. Bilateral subperiosteal orbital hemorrhages after a compressive thoracoabdominal injury. J Trauma. 2001 Oct;51(4):790-2. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Goldstein MH. Facial nerve injury following superficial temporal artery biopsy. Dermatol Surg. 2001 Jan;27(1):15-7. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Tabandeh H. Giant cell arteritis: diagnosis and management. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2001 Dec;12(6):393-9. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT. Scalp necrosis and visual loss due to giant cell arteritis. J Emerg Med. 2001 Jul;21(1):67-8. (2001) Abstract

Levine LM, Bhatti MT, Mancuso AA. Septo-optic dysplasia with olfactory tract and bulb hypoplasia. J AAPOS. 2001 Dec;5(6):398-9. (2001) Abstract

Okun MS, Charriez CM, Bhatti MT, Watson RT, Swift T. Tensilon and the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis: are we using the Tensilon test too much? Neurologist. 2001 Sep;7(5):295-9. (2001) Abstract

Okun MS, Charriez CM, Bhatti MT, Watson RT, Swift TR. Asystole induced by edrophonium following beta blockade. Neurology. 2001 Aug 28;57(4):739. (2001) Abstract

Velazquez A, Okun MS, Bhatti MT. Bilateral third nerve palsy as the presenting sign of systemic sarcoidosis. Can J Ophthalmol. 2001 Dec;36(7):416-9. (2001) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Holder CA, Newman NJ, Hudgins PA. MR characteristics of muslin-induced optic neuropathy: report of two cases and review of the literature. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2000 Feb;21(2):346-52. (2000) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Taher RM. Partial facial paralysis following temporal artery biopsy. Eye. 2000 Dec;14(Pt 6):918-9. (2000) Abstract

Bhatti MT, Newman NJ. A multiple sclerosis-like illness in a man harboring the mtDNA 14484 mutation. J Neuroophthalmol. 1999 Mar;19(1):28-33. (1999) Abstract