Dr. Baartman is a board-certified ophthalmologist who is energized by his patients and the opportunity to educate them about eye health. He leads our practice in Omaha, NE. Read More
After his fellowship, Dr. Baartman elected to stay on as an associate with Vance Thompson Vision and is currently the lead surgeon at our Omaha, NE practice. He has a passion for improving the quality of eye care in the community he serves through his commitments to education, research, technology, and improving the patient experience.
During his residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Baartman served as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology and was recognized for his service with an Excellence in Teaching award.
Dr. Baartman has always valued vision, but he sees the true impact of sight-saving surgery most clearly during his regular international travels, which have taken him to Honduras, Ghana, and the northernmost region of the Indian Himalayas. During those trips, he has served men, women, and children with limited access to the life-changing surgeries that restore sight. He’s a past volunteer surgeon with Surgical Eye Expeditions International, and he currently volunteers with OneWorld Community Health.
Brandon enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Nicole, and their children. He also enjoys reading, home improvement projects, and golfing.
Dr. Baartman has participated in numerous clinical trials, published a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has been nationally recognized for his research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.
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