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October 2021-present
Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida
Palm Harbor and St Petersburg, Florida
January 2022-present
Network Eye
Tampa, Florida
September 2019-August 2021
Retina Group of Washington
Greenbelt, Maryland and Annapolis, Maryland
Leadership Position: Fellowship Committee
July 2017-July 2019
Tufts New England Eye Center/Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Boston, MA
Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship
July 2014- June 2017
Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Ophthalmology residency
Chief Resident 2016-2017
June 2013- June 2014
Lankenau Medical Center Wynnewood, PA
Internal Medicine Internship
July 2009 – May 2013
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Medicine Degree, May 30, 2013
Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
July 2007-May 2009
The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA
B.S. in General Science, Pennsylvania State Accelerated Medical Program, May 2011
With Highest Distinction (4.0 GPA)
(submitted for publication) Bierman L, Vakharia PS, Baumal CR, Witkin AJ, Mercuri M, Liang MC. Visual Improvement in the Non-implanted eye after Argus II Retinal Prosthesis Surgery.
Vakharia PS, Eichenbaum DA, Baumal C. Biosimilars in the Treatment of Retinal Disease in the United States. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2023;54.
Duker J, Vakharia PS, Rifkin L, Duker J, Shah CP. Two cases of choroidal granuloma from Sarcoidosis. Touch Ophthalmol 2023; 17(1): 42-22.
Member of Post-Injection Endophthalmitis Study Group (acknowledgment). Patel, SN, Tang PH, Storey PP, et al. The influence of universal face mask use on endophthalmitis risk after intravitreal anti-VEGF injections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ophthalmology.
Venincasa, MJ, Sridhar J, Bagheri N, Chao D, Vakharia P. Comment on Sex Differences in the Repair of Retinal Detachments in the United States. Am J Ophthalmol 2020.
Member of Aflibercept Sterile Inflammation Research Group (acknowledgement). Aflibercept-Related Sterile Intraocular Inflammation Outcomes. Ophthalmology Retina 2019.
Storey P, Wolfe J, Inoue M, Obeid A, Todorich B, Pancholy M, Garg S, Hirakata A, Shah A, Okada A, Mirozane Y, Chen E, Prenner J, Tauqeer Z, Borkar D, Abbey A, Jeng-Miller K, Shah S, Pendri P, Yonekawa Y, Sharma P, Wood E, Shah C, Shiraga F, Koto T, Harkey S, Williams P, Hosokawa-Morizane M. The impact of prefilled synringes on endophthalmitis follow intravitreal injection of ranibizumab. Am J Ophthalmol 2019. 199: 200-208.
Chen X, Sharma P, Baumal C. Pigmentary reaction around Gore-Tex suture in a scleral-fixated intraocular lens. Ophthalmology 2018. Epub ahead of print.
McKeague M, Sharma P, Ho AC. Evaluation of the macular prior to cataract surgery. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2017. Epub ahead of print. PMID 28902720.
Say EA, Samara WA, Khoo CT, Magrath GN, Sharma P, Ferenczy S, Shields CL. Parafoveal capillary density after plaque radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma. Analysis of eyes without radiation maculopathy. Retina 2016; 36(9) 1670-8. PMID 27232466
Sridhar J, Shahlaee A, Sharma P. En face: Disappearing outer retinal dots in treated Syphilitic Chorioretinitis. Ophthalmology 2016; 123(3): 557. PMID 26902563
Sharma P, Sridhar J, Mehta S. Flashes and Floaters. Prim Care 2015; 42(3): 425-35. PMID 26319347
Sharma P, Sridhar J, Rayess N, Maguire J. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) of type 2 retinal arteriovenous malformation. Can J Ophthalmol 2015 Oct; 50(5):e93-6. PMID 26455992
Yakopson VS, Carrasco JR, Sharma P, Rabinowitz MP, Stefanyszyn MA. Effect of orbital steroid injections on intraocular pressure. Thyroid Disorders Ther 2015; 1-4.
Sharma P, Juhn A, Houston SK, Fineman M, Chiang A, Ho A, Regillo C. Efficacy of intravitreal ocriplasmin on vitreomacular traction and full-thickness macular holes. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 159(5): 861-7. PMID 25660387
Rabinowitz MP, Katz LJ, Moster MR, Myers JS, Pro MJ, Spaeth GL, Sharma P, Stefanyszyn MA. Unilateral prostaglandin-associated periorbitopathy: A syndrome involving upper eyelid retraction distinguishable from the aging sunken eyelid. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg 2015; 31(5): 373-8. PMID 25393907
Sharma P, Kaliki S, Pena MS, Shields CL. Choroidal nevus in a child with oculocutaneous albinism. JAAPOS. 2013; 17(2): 203-5. PMID 23352722
Weksler B, Sharma P, Moudgill N, Chojnacki KA, Rosato EL. Robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy is equivalent to thoracoscopic minimally invasive esophagectomy. Dis Esophagus 2012; 25(5): 403-9. PMID: 21899652
Shields CL, Kancherla S, Patel J, Vijayvargiya P, Suriano MM, Kolbus E, Badami A, Sharma P, Jacobs E, Voluck M, Zhang Z, Kansal R, Shields PW, Bianciotto CG, Shields JA. Clinical survey of 3680 iris tumors based on patient age at presentation. Ophthalmology 2012; 119(2): 407-14. PMID 22035581
Sharma P, Shields CL, Turaka K, Eagle RC Jr, Shields JA. Ciliary body medulloepithelioma with neoplastic cyclitic membrane imaging with fluorescein angiography and ultrasound biomicroscopy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2011; 249(8): 1259-61. PMID 21505878
Grove TL, Ahlum JH, Sharma P, Krebs C, Booker SJ. A consensus mechanism for radical SAM-dependent dehydrogenation? BtrN contains two [4Fe-4S] clusters. Biochemistry 2010; 49(18): 3783-5. PMID 20377206
Vakharia PS and Palma C. Tips for Maintaining Workplace Harmony. Retina Times. Spring 2023. Print pending.
Vakharia PS. Artificial Intelligence for the Screening of Diabetic Retinopathy. Retinal Physician. Nov 2022.
Vakharia PS and Palma C. Managing Sick or Parental Leave. Retina Times. Fall 2022..
Vakharia PS. Clinical Case Compendium. Retina Today. Subretinal Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) for the Management of Submacular Hemorrhage. July/August 2022.
Vakharia PS. Intravitreal methotrexate for the treatment and prevention of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Retinal Physician. June 2022.
Vakharia PS and Palma C. Managing Your Relationship with Time. Retina Times. Spring 2022.
Vakharia PS. Managing Intraoperative Complications. Spring 2022. Part 2. Retina Times
Vakharia PS. Managing Intraoperative Complications. Winter 2021. Part 1. Retina Times
Vakharia PS. Clinical Case Compendium. Retina Today. July/August 2021. Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Secondary to Acute Retinal Necrosis.
Vakharia PS. Clinical Case Compendium. Retina Today. July/August 2021. Bimanual Vitrectomy and Membrane Peeling for Tractional Retinal Detachment from Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.
Vakharia PS. Anti-VEGF therapy and AMD. April 2021. Retinal Physician.
Vakharia PS and Palma C. Facing the Tough Lessons of your First Few Years in Practice. Fall 2021.
Vakharia PS and Palma C. How to Handle Difficult Situations with Referring Providers. Retina Times. Spring 2021.
Vakharia PS and Palma C. Mastering the Art of Teaching Fellows to Excel. Retina Times. Fall 2020.
Vakharia PS and Chung M. Retina Peers Offer Advice on the Softer Side of Medicine. Retina Times. Spring 2020.
Sharma P and Shah CP. Update on multimodal imaging for plaquenil toxicity. Retina Today. April 2019.
Sharma P and Heier JS. Update on Phase 3 clinical trial of Conbercept for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. Retinal Physician. April 1, 2019.
Sharma P and Heier JS. Endoscopic Vitrectomy: An adjunctive tool for vitreoretinal surgery. Retina Today. April 2019.
Sharma P, Joseph A. Retinal progenitor cells for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa. Retina Times. Nov 2018.
Sharma P, Sridhar J, Mehta S. Resident case series, Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome. Review of Ophthalmology. 2015.
Ullman MA, Sharma P, Shields CL. Slow growth of choroidal nevus in a child. Retina Today. April 2013;48-50.
Morton SJ, Sharma P, Shields CL. Strategies in minimizing radiation maculopathy. Retina Today. March 2013;38-40.
Huggins A, Patel J, Melnyk M, Sharma P, Finklea B, Cutler N, Wilson M, Ahmed F, Adam M. Review of “Effect of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery on the corneal endothelium.” Eyeworld Journal Club. November 2014. http://eyeworld.org/article.php?sid=7546
Vakharia P. PFO, gas, and oil complications. ASRS Retina Atlas.
Vakharia P. Ophthalmology Secrets, Chapter 40, Toxic Retinopathies.
Vakharia P and Shah CP. Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. The Pocket Guide to Medical Retina. Slack Incorporated. 2021. Print
Vakharia P and Shah CP. Lattice Degeneration. The Pocket Guide to Medical Retina. Slack Incorporated. 2021. Print
Sharma P and Baumal C. Photic Retinopathy. Macular Disorders. Springer Publishing. 2020. Print.
Sharma P and Shah CP. Primary Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment. The Retina Illustrated. 2019. Thieme Publishing, Print.
Sharma P, Sridhar J, Regillo CR. Surgical approaches for cell transplantation. Cellular Therapies for Retinal Disease: A Strategic Approach. Springer International Publishing, 2017. Print.
Sharma, P: Contributor. Wills Eye Manual: Seventh Edition. Office and emergency room diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2017. Print.
Sharma P, Sergott RC. Guide to OCT interpretation with normals and anatomic variants. Optical Coherence Tomography. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2016. Print.
Sharma, P: Contributor for Tully A and Studdiford JS. USMLE Images for the Boards: A Comprehensive Image-based Review. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders, 2012. Print.
2023 Women in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting. Zeta-1 Phase 2 Trial- Efficacy and Safety of APX3330: A novel, Oral Ref-1 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. August 2023. Marco Island, FL
2022 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting, Infrared Imaging for the Evaluation of Complaints after Retinal Detachment Repair. July 2022. New York City, NY.
2019 Retina Society Annual Meeting (coauthor only), The Impact of Prefilled Syringes on Endophthalmitis following Intravitreal Injection of Ranibizumab, September 2018
2018 American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Meeting, A Rare Case of Bilateral Vision Loss, July 2018, Case-on-Demand
2016 Retina Society Annual Meeting, Efficacy of Ocriplasmin on Pharmacologic Full-Thickness Macular Hole Closure, September 2016
2015 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Efficacy of intravitreal ocriplasmin on vitreomacular traction and full-thickness macular holes, May 2015
2023 Update on Biosimilar Therapies. Masters of Ophthalmology Course. Orlando, FL. Presentation scheduled June 2023.
2022 Update on Port Delivery System, Retina World Congress E-live. Oct 16, 2022
2019 Optimizing Cataract Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Concurrent Retinal Disease, Washington Retina Symposium, Tysons Corner, VA
2023 Moderator, Surgical Symposium Section, Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
2022 Speaker, Advances in Retina Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri
2022 Panelist, ASRS Business of Retina Meeting, Virtual
2022 Moderator, Business of Retina Section, Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
2021 Speaker, Advances in Retina Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri
2021 Moderator, Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting, Virtual
2020 Moderator, Vit-Buckle Society Annual Meeting, Virtual
2020 Moderator, Washington Retina Symposium, Virtual
2018 American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Meeting, Outer Retinal Abnormlities in “Poppers” Retinopathy as compared to Solar and Laser Induced Retinopathy, July 2018
2017 Retina Society Annual Meeting, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Dark Adaptation in Screening of Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity, September 2017
2017 American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Meeting, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Dark Adaptation in Screening of Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity, August 2017
2017 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Dark Adaptation in Screening of Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity, May 2017
2016 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Efficacy of Ocriplasmin on Pharmacologic Full-Thickness Macular Hole Closure, May 2016
2023 “Zeta-1 Phase 2 Trial Safety and Tolerability Results for APX3330: A Novel, Oral Ref-1 Inhibitor for the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, August 2023
2019 Atlantic Coast Retina Conference, Serous Retinal Detachment from Orbital Prostate Metastasis, January 2019
2018 Atlantic Coast Retina Conference, Choroidal Granuloma from Sarcoidosis, January 2018
2018 Boston Retina, Uveitis, and Imaging Network Meeting. Poppers Retinopathy. January 2018
2017 Wills Eye Conference, Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Dark Adaptation in Screening of Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity, March 2017
2016 Wills Eye Conference, Efficacy of Ocriplasmin on Pharmacologic Full-Thickness Macular Hole Closure, March 2016
2015 Wills Eye Conference, Efficacy of intravitreal ocriplasmin on vitreomacular traction and full-thickness macular holes, May 2016
2011 Wills Eye Tumor Conference, Fluorescein angiography of neoplastic cyclitic membrane in an eye with medulloepithelioma, July 2010
2011 Wills Eye Tumor Conference, A clinical survey of 3706 benign and malignant iris lesions, March 2011
2012 Sigma Xi Research Symposium, Effect of orbital steroid injections on intraocular pressure, April 2012
2012 Alpha Omega Alpha Research Symposium, Effect of orbital steroid injections on intraocular pressure, March 2012
2011 Alpha Omega Alpha Research Symposium, A clinical survey of 3706 benign and malignant iris lesions, March 2011
2011 Sigma Xi Research Symposium, A clinical survey of 3706 benign and malignant iris lesions, April 2011
2011 Jefferson Pathology Honors Program Student Research Symposium, Assessment of papillary thyroid carcinoma with BRAF V600E mutation, April 2011
2020 Invited Guest. ASRS Crystal Apple Award. Virtual Lecture for Recipient Caroline Baumal.
2019 Georgetown Residency “Point-CounterPoint” Seminar
2018 Tufts New England Eye Center Grand Rounds, Cancer Associated Retinopathy
2017 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Morgagnian Cataract
2017 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Surgical Management of Complex Retina
2016 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Cancer-Associated Retinopathy
2016 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Intraorbital wooden foreign body
2016 Wills Eye Visiting Professor Rounds, Ocriplasmin and Full-Thickness Macular Hole
2016 Wills Eye Visiting Professor Rounds, Intraocular Foreign Body and Siderosis
2015 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Pigment epithelial detachment
2015 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Esthesioneuroblastoma
2014 Wills Eye Chiefs Rounds, Autoimmune Retinopathy
2014 Wills Eye Visiting Professor Rounds, Xanthogranuloma with Adult Onset Asthma
1. Sharma P. Contributor, Ocriplasmin Outcomes Study, Macula Society, 2015.
2. Sharma, P: Contributor, Eye and Dermatologic Findings in PowerPoint, Jefferson Clinical Images Database. Thomas Jefferson University, 2012.
3. Sharma, P. CMV Retinitis. Contributor. Eyewiki.aao.org/CMV_Retinitis
2022 Geographic Atrophy in Modern Clinical Practice: Examining Diagnosis, Prognosis, and the Therapeutic Pipeline. Evolve 2022.
2022 Geographic Atrophy: Monitoring Disease Progression and Emerging Therapies. Issue 4. Healio/Vindico 2022.
2022 KOL Knockout; Retina Edition- Treatment Outcomes to Vie For- Round 1. Evolve 2022.
https://evolvemeded.com/course/2235_Round_1_Enduring?page=1
2022 KOL Knockout; Retina Edition- Treatment Outcomes to Vie For- Round 2. Evolve 2022. Live at AAO 2022.
2021 Managing the Diabetic Eye: Real-World Strategies for Improving Compliance and Visual Outcomes. Evolve 2021. https://www.evolvemeded.com/course/2124-supp?page=1
New Retina Radio Journal Club: Duration of Macular Detachment and Final Visual Prognosis. March 2023. https://eyetube.net/series/new-retina-radio-journal-club/new-retina-radio-journal-club-duration-of-macular-detachment-and-final-visual-prognosis
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 393. June 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Oncology and Uveitis Discussion. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2023/5/31/episode-393-june-2023-retinal-physician-preview-oncology-and-uveitis-discussion
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 385. April 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Incorporating Intravitreal Injections for Geographic Atrophy into Retina Practices. Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 393. June 2023 Retinal Physician Preview, Oncology and Uveitis Discussion. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2023/5/31/episode-393-june-2023-retinal-physician-preview-oncology-and-uveitis-discussion
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 381. March 2023 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Gene Therapy and Optogenetics. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2023/3/8/episode-381-march-2023-retinal-physician-discussion-focusing-on-gene-therapy-and-optogenetics
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 368. Journal Club Discussion on Private Equity and Healthcare Expenditures, Pediatric Retinal Detachment, Management of Asymptomatic Retinal Detachments, Gender Trends in Authorship. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2022/11/13/episode-368-journal-club-discussion-on-private-equity-and-healthcare-expenditures-pediatric-retinal-detachment-management-of-asymptomatic-retinal-detachments-gender-trends-in-authorship
New Retina Radio Journal Club: PIC-Like Reactions in Unrelated Retinal Diseases. Dec 2022. https://eyetube.net/series/new-retina-radio-journal-club/new-retina-radio-journal-club-profiling-punctate-inner-choroidopathy-like-reactions
New Retina Radio Journal Club: Update on Biosimilars. Nov 2022. https://eyetube.net/series/new-retina-radio-journal-club/biosimilars-in-retina-a-pair-of-phase-3-papers
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 366. Nov 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Future of Retina Clinic, Diabetic Automated Screening, Macular Degeneration Management and Controversies. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2022/10/30/episode-366-november-2022-retinal-physician-discussion-focusing-on-future-of-retina-clinic-diabetic-automated-screening-macular-degeneration-management-and-controversies
New Retina Radio Journal Club: Update on Coding/Billing. May 2022. https://eyetube.net/podcasts/new-retina-radio/tags/journal-club/new-retina-radio-journal-club-trends-in-retina-reimbursement
New Retina Radio Journal Club: PPV vs PnR for RRD. March 2022. http://eyetu.be/lanenezixe
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 358: September 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion Focusing on Diabetic Retinopathy with Drs. Nicholas Farber, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakharia. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2022/9/1/episode-358-september-2022-retinal-physician-discussion-focusing-on-diabetic-retinopathy-with-drs-nicholas-farber-akshay-thomas-and-priya-vakharia
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 354: August 2022 Retinal Physician Discussion focusing on Suprachoroidal Therapy with Dr. Priya Vakharia and Dr. Katherine Talcott. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2022/8/4/episode-354-august-2022-retinal-physician-discussion-focusing-on-suprachoroidal-therapy-with-dr-priya-vakharia-and-dr-katherine-talcott
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 339: Journal Club Discussion of Outcomes after Retinectomy for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy, Gender Influence on Peer Review Process, and Diabetic Macular Edema. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2022/4/14/episode-339-journal-club-discussion-of-outcomes-after-retinectomy-for-proliferative-vitreoretinopathy-gender-influence-on-peer-review-process-and-diabetic-macular-edema-
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 335: Journal Club with Drs. Matthew Cunningham Geeta Lalwani, Lisa Olmos de Koo, and Priya Vakharia. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2022/3/9/episode-335journal-club-with-drs-matthew-cunningham-geeta-lalwani-lisa-olmos-de-koo-and-priya-vakharia
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 321: Retina Patient Case Scenarios Part Three, Secondary Intraocular Lens Surgery. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2021/11/22/episode-321-retina-patient-case-scenarios-part-three-secondary-intraocular-lens-surgery
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 314: October 2021 Retinal Physician Including Discussion of Diabetic Retinopathy, Trials, Focal Laser, and Crunch Effect of Anti-VEGF. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2021/9/30/episode-314-october-2021-retinal-physician-including-discussion-of-diabetic-retinopathy-trials-focal-laser-and-crunch-effect-of-anti-vegf
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 304: Retina Patient Case Scenarios Part 1: Macular Peeling http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/26/episode-304-retina-patient-case-scenarios-part-one-macular-peeling
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 301: Retinal Physician Previous Including Discussion of Oversight of Vitreoretinal Fellowships, Diversity and Ophthalmology Residency Training, Incorporating New Tools in OR. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2021/7/7/episode-301-july-2021-retinal-physician-preview-including-discussion-of-oversight-of-vitreoretinal-fellowships-diversity-and-ophthalmology-residency-training-incorporating-new-tools-in-or
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 299: Journal Club Including Discussion of Persistent Opioid Use after Ophthalmic Surgery, Disparities in Clinical Trial Recruitment, and Telehealth COVID-19 Experience. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2021/6/20/epi-299-journal-club-including-discussion-of-persistent-opioid-use-after-ophthalmic-surgery-racial-disparities-in-clinical-trial-recruitment-and-telehealth-covid-19-experience
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 284: Journal Club Including Discussion of Metformin Association with AMD Risk, Bariatric Surgery Impact on Diabetic Retinopathy, and more. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2021/3/8/episode-284-journal-club-including-discussion-of-metformin-association-with-amd-risk-bariatric-surgery-impact-on-diabetic-retinopathy-and-more
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 272: Journal Club COVID-19 Retinal Detachment Presentation, Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Visual Impairment, Hormone Therapy Associate with RVO, Ranibizumab Biosimilar. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/12/20/episode-272-journal-club-covid-19-retinal-detachment-presentation-racial-and-socioeconomic-disparities-in-visual-impairment-hormone-therapy-association-with-rvo-ranibizumab-biosimilar
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 265: Journal Club Covering COVID-19 Related Studies, including protective value of slit lamp shields and glasses. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/11/9/episode-265-journal-club-covering-covid-19-related-studies-including-protective-value-of-slit-lamp-shields-and-glasses
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 259: Journal Club Including Discussion of COVID-19 Practice Responsiveness, Risk of Systemic Adverse Events with Anti-VEGF, and more. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/9/28/episode-259-journal-club-including-discussion-of-covid-19-practice-responsiveness-risk-of-systemic-adverse-events-with-anti-vegf-and-more
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 254: Journal Club Discussion of PIVOT Trial Quality of Life, Gender Differences in Retinal Detachment Repair, Artificial Intelligence Identification of Subretinal Fluid, and more. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/8/24/episode-254-journal-club-discussion-of-pivot-trial-quality-of-life-gender-differences-in-retinal-detachment-repair-artificial-intelligence-identification-of-subretinal-fluid-and-more
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 244: July/August 2020 Retinal Physician Preview: Discussion of Shaving During Vitrectomy, Low Vision Devices, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Telemedicine. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/7/6/episode-244-julyaugust-2020-retinal-physician-preview-with-drs-priya-vakharia-and-shriji-patel-discussion-of-shaving-during-vitrectomy-low-vision-devices-retinal-vein-occlusion-telemedicine
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 239: Journal Club on Face-Down Positioning for Macular Holes and More. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/6/8/episode-239-journal-club-with-dr-priya-vakharia-and-dr-yoshihiro-yonekawa-including-discussion-of-face-down-positioning-for-macular-holes-and-more
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 225: Journal Club on CATT Trial Adherence, Protocol S 5 Year Visual Field Outcomes, and Gender Representation on the Podium In Ophthalmology http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/4/8/episode-225-journal-club-with-dr-priya-sharma-vakharia-and-dr-will-parke
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 210: Discussion of Viral Medicine Article. Keep Insulting Doctors and Good Luck Finding a Physician in 10 Years. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/1/23/episode-210-discussion-of-viral-medical-article-keep-insulting-doctors-and-good-luck-finding-a-physician-in-10-years
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 209: Journal Club on Timing of Retinal Detachment Surgery, Cost of Post-Cataract Surgery Topical Drops, Removal of Anterior Chamber Retained Lens Material, and more. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2020/1/15/episode-209-journal-club-on-timing-of-retinal-detachment-surgery-cost-of-post-cataract-surgery-topical-drops-removal-of-anterior-chamber-retained-lens-material-and-more
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 204: Journal Club Featuring AMD Cost Analysis, DME Real-World Trends, PVDs and Retinal Breaks. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2019/12/10/episode-204-journal-club-featuring-amd-cost-analysis-dme-real-world-trends-pvds-and-retinal-breaks
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 198: Journal Club about Online Physician Reviews, Systematic Review Reliability, SCORE2 24 month Data, Brolucizumab FDA Approval. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2019/11/1/dr3n6dzy9wbctrsgxnmwxrl8lx7d5g
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 193: Journal Club Discussing the LEAVO RVO study, Endophthalmitis after Cataract Surgery IRIS Registry study, PRP in RISE/RIDE, Online Conent for Diabetic Retinopathy. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2019/9/29/episode-193-journal-club-discussing-the-leavo-rvo-study-endophthalmitis-after-cataract-surgery-iris-registry-study-prp-in-riseride-online-content-for-diabetic-retinopathy
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 187: Journal Club. Gender Disparities, Informed Consent in Resident Cataract Surgery, Gene Therapy, and Surgical Errors. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2019/8/25/episode-187-journal-club-gender-disparities-informed-consent-in-resident-cataract-surgery-gene-therapy-and-surgical-errors
Straight from the Cutter’s Mouth: Episode 14: Retina Fellowship Applications Match Panel. http://www.retinapodcast.com/episodes/2016/12/22/episode-14-retina-fellowship-applications-match-panel
Wills Eye Innovation Grant Shields Carol (PI) 2015-2016
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of superficial and deep capillary density using optical coherence tomography angiography in normal and irradiated eyes
Wills Eye Innovation Grant Affel Libba (PI) 2015-2016
AdaptDx Dark Adaptation and Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Toxicity Screening.
ONL Therapeutics 1204-RRD-002 Study- A Phase 2, Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Single-Masked, Dose-Ranging, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Intravitreal ONL1204 Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects with Macula-off Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
Recens Medical- COOL3S study- A randomized, Masked, Controlled Trial Studying the Use of Rapid Cooling Anesthesia as Local Anesthesia for Patients Receiving Intravitreal Injection
APEX – X82-OPH-201 entitled “A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Finding, Non-Inferiority Study of X-82 plus prn Eylea® compared to prn Eylea® monotherapy in neovascular AMD (Tyrogenex). 2017
CAPELLA – R2176-3-AMD-1417- A Phase 2, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled, Multiple-Dose, Regimen-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal REGN2176-3 in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Regeneron). 2017
CHROMA – A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study To Assess The Efficacy And Safety Of Lampalizumab Administered Intravitreally To Patients With Geographic Atrophy Secondary To Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Genentech). 2017-2018
FILLY – POT-CP121614- A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study of Safety, Tolerability and Evidence of Activity of Intravitreal APL-2 Therapy in Patients Geographic Atrophy (GA) (Apellis). 2017-2019
HEMERA – A Phase 1, Open-Label, Multi-Center, Dose-Escalating, Safety and Tolerability Study of a Single Intravitreal Injection of AAV2CAGsCD59 in Patients with Advanced Non Exudative (Dry) Age-Related Macular Degeneration with Geographic Atrophy (Hemera Biosciences). 2017-2019
OMASPECT – GX30191- A Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study To Evaluate The Long-Term Safety And Tolerability Of Lampalizumab In Patients With Geographic Atrophy Secondary To Age-Related Macular Degeneration Who Have Completed A Roche-Sponsored Study (Genentech). 2017.
ONYX – REGN910-3-AMD-1517 – A Randomized, Double Masked, Active Controlled Phase 2 Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of Intravitreal REGN910-3 in Patients with Neovascular Age Related Macular Degeneration (Regeneron). 2017
PANORAMA – VGFTe-OD-1411- A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection in Patients with Moderately Severe to Severe Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (Regeneron). 2017-2019
PRELUDE – CNTO2476MDG2002 – A Phase 2b, multicenter, double-masked, randomized study evaluating the safety and clinical response of sub-retinal administration of CNTO 2476 in subjects with visual acuity impairment associated with Geographic Atrophy Second (Janssen). 2017
PRO-CON – VGFTe-AMD-1507- A Prospective, Single-Blind, Randomized Study to Evaluate Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection (IAI) versus Sham as Prophylaxis against Conversion to Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) in High-Risk Eyes (Regeneron). 2017-2019
REGENXBIO- A Phase I, Open-label, Multiple-cohort, Dose-escalation Study to Evaluate theSafety and Tolerability of Gene Therapy with RGX-314 in Subjects with Neovascular AMD (nAMD) (Regenexbio). 2017-2019.
RUBY- REGN910-3-DME-1518 – A Randomized, Double Masked, Active Controlled Phase 2 Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Repeated Doses of Intravitreal REGN910-3 in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (Regeneron). 2017
TLC- TLC399A2002 – A Phase IIa Trial of TLC399 (ProDex) in Subjects with Macular Edema due to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO): A Double-masked, Randomized Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Tolerability (TLC). 2017
COOL-3: A Randomized, Masked, Controlled Trial Studying the Use of Rapid Cooling Anesthesia as Local Anesthesia for Patients Receiving Intravitreal Injections.2021-present.
Genentech GR40549 PORTAL: A Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of the Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab in Patient with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
Kodiak KSI-CL-101: A Phase 1/1b Open Label, Multi-Center Exploratory Study to Investigate
the Bioactivity, Ocular and Systemic Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics following Single
and Multiple Intravitreal Administrations of KSI-301 in Subjects with Wet Age Related Macular
Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.
2021-Present.
Ionis 696844-CS5 GOLDEN: A Phase 2, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Masked
Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Multiple Doses of IONIS-FB-LRX, an Antisense Inhibitor
of Complement Factor B, in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related
Macular Degeneration, 2021-Present.
Genentech GR40973 GALLEGO: A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Single-Masked,
Sham−Controlled Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Intravitreal Injections of
FHTR2163 in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular
Degeneration. 2021-Present.
Genentech BP40899 DOVETAIL: A Multi-Center, Non-Randomized, Open-Label, Multiple
Ascending Dose Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and
Pharmacodynamics of RO7200220 in Monotherapy and in Combination with Ranibizumab
following Intravitreal Administration in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.
2021-Present.
Kodiak KSI-CL-102: A Phase 2, Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Active Comparator
Controlled, Multi-center Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Repeated Intravitreal
Administration of KSI-301 in Subjects with Neovascular (Wet) Age-related Macular
Degeneration. 2021-Present.
Genentech GR40550 PAGODA: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Visual
Assessor-Masked, Active Comparator Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of the
Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.
2021-Present.
Genentech BP41321 CANBERRA: A Randomized, Double-Masked 48-Week, Parallel-Group,
Placebo-Controlled, Proof-of-Concept Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of RG7774 in
Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or Type 2 with Treatment-naïve Diabetic Retinopathy.
2021-Present.
Gyroscope GT005-02 EXPLORE: A Phase 2, Outcomes Assessor-Masked, Multicentre,
Randomised Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Two Doses of GT005 Administered as
a Single Subretinal Injection in Subjects With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related
Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
Bayer 20968 PULSAR: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Active-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of
the Efficacy and Safety of High Dose Aflibercept in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related
Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
IVERIC Bio ISEE2008 GATHER2: A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked,
Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Intravitreal Administration of
Zimura™ (Complement C5 Inhibitor) in Patients with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Dry
Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
NGM621-GA-201 CATALINA: A Phase 2 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked,
Sham-Controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Intravitreal Injections of NGM621 in
Subjects with Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-Related Macular.
2021-Present
DETeR: Investigator Initiated Study of the Effect on Pain and Inflammation with DEXTENZA
Treatment in Patients Undergoing Routine Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections.
2021-Present.
Genentech-Roche GR41987 RHONE-X: A Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate
the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Faricimab in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.
2021-Present
Regeneron VGFTe-HD-DME-1934 PHOTON: A Randomized, Double-Masked,
Active-Controlled Phase 2/3 Study of the Efficacy and Safety of High-Dose Aflibercept in
Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema. 2021-Present.
Genentech-Roche BP41670: A Two-Part, Phase I Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability,
and Pharmacokinetics of RO7250284 following Intravitreal Administration of Unmasked Multiple
Ascending Doses and Masked Sustained Delivery from the Port Delivery System in Patients
with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
AsclepiX AXT107-CS101 CONGO: A Phase 1/2a Study of the Safety and Bioactivity of AXT107
in Subjects with Diabetic Macular Edema. 2021-Present.
AsclepiX AXT107-CS102 SHASTA: A Phase 1/2a Study of the Safety and Bioactivity of AXT107
in Subjects with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
2021-Present.
Genentech-Roche GR42558 GALLAGOLE: A Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to
Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Intravitreal Injections of FHTR2163 in Patients
with Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
2021-Present.
Opthea OPT-302-1005 COAST: A Phase 3, Multicentre, Double-masked, Randomised Study to
Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal OPT-302 in Combination with Aflibercept,
Compared with Aflibercept Alone, in Participants with Neovascular Age-related Macular
Degeneration (nAMD). 2021-Present.
Kodiak KS301P107 DAYLIGHT: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Active
Comparator-controlled, Multi-center, Two-arm, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and
Safety of Intravitreal KSI-301 Compared with Intravitreal Aflibercept in Participants with
Neovascular (Wet) Age-related Macular Degeneration (wAMD).
2021-Present.
Kodiak KS301P107 GLIMMER: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-masked, Active
Comparator-controlled, Multi-center, Two-arm, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and
Safety of Intravitreal KSI-301 Compared with Intravitreal Aflibercept in Participants with Visual
Impairment Secondary to Treatment-naïve Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
2021-Present.
Gyroscope GT005-03 HORIZON: A Phase II, Open-Label, Outcomes-Assessor Masked,
Multicentre, Randomised, Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Two Doses of
GT005 Administered as a Single Subretinal Injections in Subjects with Geographic Atrophy
Secondary to Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
Genentech-Roche GR42691 AVONELLE-X: A Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to
Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Faricimab in Patients with Neovascular
Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 2021-Present.
Genentech-Roche GR41986 COMINO: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked
Active Comparator Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Faricimab in Patients
with Macular Edema Secondary to Central Retinal or Hemiretinal Vein Occlusion. 2021-Present.
Genentech-Roche GR41984 BALATON: A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked,
Active Comparator Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Faricimab in Patients
with Macular Edema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion. 2021-Present.
Eyepoint EYP1901-001: A Phase 1, Multicenter, Prospective, Open-Label, Dose Escalation
Study of EYP-1901, a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), in Subjects with Wet AMD. 2021-Present.
Annexon ANX007-GA-01 ARCHER: A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel-Group,
Double-Masked, 4-Arm, Sham-Controlled Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of
ANX007 Administered by Intravitreal Injection in Patients with Geographic Atrophy (GA)
Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). 2021-Present.
GT005-01 Gyroscope Therapeutics FOCUS Study
An Open Label First In Human Phase I/II Multicentre Study To Evaluate The Safety, Dose Response And Efficacy Of GT005 Administered As A Single Subretinal Injection In Subjects With Macular Atrophy Due To Age-Related Macular Degeneration
ML43000 BELVDERE Study
A Phase IV, Multicenter, Open-Label, Single-Arm Study of the Response to Treatment After Transition to the Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab (SUSVIMO™ [Ranibizumab Injection]) in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Previously Treated with Intravitreal Agents Other than Ranibizumab
OTX-TKI-2020-01 Ocular Therapeutics Inc Study
A Prospective Multicenter, Double-Masked, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of OTX-TKI (Axitinib Implant) for lntravitreal Use in Subjects with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Unity Biotechnology Inc UBX1325-01 Study
A Phase 2, Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Active-Controlled Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Evidence of Activity of a Repeat Intravitreal Injection of UBX1325 in Patients with Neovascular AgeRelated Macular Degeneration
BP43445 Alluvium Study
A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double Masked, Active Comparator-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of RO7200220 Administered Intravitreally in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema
4D-150-C001 4DMT Study
A Phase 1/2 Dose-Escalation and Randomized, Controlled, Masked Expansion Trial of Intravitreal 4D-I 50 Gene Therapy in Adults with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
RGX-314-2104 ATMOSPHERE Study
A Randomized, Partially Masked, Controlled, Phase 2b/3 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of RGX-314 Gene Therapy in Participants with nAMD
RGX-314-2103 Study
A Phase 2, Open-label Study to Explore the Pharmacodynamics of Two Doses in Two Formulations of RGX-314 Gene Therapy Administered via Subretinal Delivery in Participants with Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration
ALXN2040-201 Alexion Study
A Phase 2, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Range Finding Study of Danicopan (ALXN2040) in Patients with Geographic Atrophy (GA) Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
EYP-1901-201 DAVIO 2 Study
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Study ofEYP-1901, a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI), Compared to Aflibercept in Subjects with Wet AMD
OTT-166-201 DREAM Study
A Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of OTT 166 Ophthalmic Solution in the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
Novartis CLNP023E12201 Study
A randomized, participant and investigator masked, placebo-controlled, multicenter, proof-of-concept study to assess the safety and efficacy of LNP023 (lptacopan) in patients with early and intermediate age-related macular degeneration
Retina Times, “Relationship Advice” Section Editor, 2020-present
ASRS Film Festival Judge, ASRS 2020, Virtual Meeting
Reporter for Retina Times, ASRS 2020, Virtual Meeting
Reporter for Retina Times, ASRS 2019, Chicago, Illinois
Reporter for Retina Times, ASRS 2018, Vancouver, Canada
Ophthalmology Management Editorial Board
2022: BMJ Open Ophthalmology
2022: Retina
2022-2023: Journal of Vitreoretinal Disease
2023-current “Member at Large”- Florida Society of Ophthalmology
2022-current Secretary, Tampa Bay Ophthalmology Society
2020-current Website/Social Media Committee, Vit-Buckle Society
2019-2021 Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Social Media Committee Chair
2019-2021 Fellowship Committee, Retina Group of Washington
2023 Joanne Angle Abstract of Distinction- Women in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (Top Abstract)
2023 Tampa Magazine Top Doc
2022 Ophthalmology Management “Top 40 under 40” doctor
2022 Castle Connelly Top Doctor- “Rising Star”
2022 Florida Top Doctor
2022 Vit-Buckle Society “Best Moderator” Award
2020 Baltimore Top Doctor
2019 Oral Presentation Award, Atlantic Coast Retina Conference, Boston, MA
2016-2017 Chief Resident, Wills Eye Hospital
2016 James Shipman Award, Excellence in Research, Philadelphia, PA
2016 Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Residents Retreat
2016 Teamwork Badge: Jefferson Cheers for Peers
2013 Honorable Mention: Carroll R. Mullen Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology
2012-13 Junior AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Honor Society
2012-13 George McClellan Surgical Honor Society Membership
2011 Sigma Xi Research Symposium Award
2011 -13 Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society Membership
2009 President’s Sparks Award (4.0 Cumulative GPA)
2008 President’s Freshman Award (4.0 Cumulative GPA)
2011- Clean Water Trip, Guyana, South America
2017- Cataract Mission Trip, Belize, Central America
2019- Retinal Surgical Mission Trip, Accra, Ghana, Africa
2021-present Florida Medical License
2019-2021 Maryland Medical License
2019-2021 DC Medical License
2019-2021 Virginia Medical License
2017-2019 Massachusetts Medical License
2019-present Board Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology
2019-2020 Clinical Instructor, Washington Hospital Center
2017-2019 Clinical Associate, Ophthalmology, Tufts Medical Center
2016-2017 Co-Chief Resident, Wills Eye Hospital
2018-2019 Boston Imaging Reading Center, Junior Reader
2021-ongoing HCA Northside Hospital St. Petersburg, FL
2019-2021 Anne Arundel Medical Center Annapolis, MD
2019-2021 Inova Fair Oaks Medical Center Fairfax, VA
2019-2021 Washington Hospital Medical Center Washington, DC
2017- 2019 Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA
2021-present Member, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
2021-present Member, Tampa Bay Ophthalmology Society
2019-present Member, Vit-Buckle Society
2015-present Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2017-present Member, American Society of Retina Specialists
2017-2019 Member, SEE International
2009-2021 Member, American Medical Association
2019-2021 Member, Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
2019-2021 Member, Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmology Society
2017-2019 Member, Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
2017-2019 Member, Boston Retina, Uveitis, and Imaging Network
2016-2017 Professional Education Committee, Wills Eye Hospital
2016-2017 Patient Safety Committee, Wills Eye Hospital
2015-2017 Member, Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology
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