Avnish Deobhakta, MD
- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Ophthalmology
Specialties:
Retina - Medical & Surgical, OphthalmologyAvnish Deobhakta, MD, completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He subsequently completed his Ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and then finished a 2-year surgical retina fellowship at Columbia University. Some of his research interests include experimental treatment modalities for Age Related Macular Degeneration, novel surgical techniques for Retinal Detachment and other surgical retinal diseases, and unique imaging techniques for retinal disease. Dr. Avnish Deobhakta is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and The American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Deobhakta's research and expertise have been featured in a variety of publications, including CNN, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and NBC (shown below), as well as the LA Times, the Washington Post, WebMD, USA Today, among others.
CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/07/health/eclipse-eye-damage-case-study/index.html
NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/12/07/569056796/heres-what-it-looks-like-when-you-fry-your-eye-in-an-eclipse
The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-unfortunate-memento-of-the-total-eclipse-eye-damage-1512666000
NBC New York: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Some-Eclipse-Gazers-Report-Ill-Effects_New-York-441450883.html
Certifications
Ophthalmology
Clinical Focus
- Cataract
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Eye Emergency Visit
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Detachment Repair
- Retinal Vein / Artery Occlusion
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Retinopathy
Education
BA, Stanford University
MD, New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical College
Internship, Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center- Harvard Medical School
Residency, Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellowship, Retina, Columbia University Medical Center
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2018
Rising Stars -
2008
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society -
2004
President's Scholar
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Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Deobhakta during 2018 and/or 2019. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Equity (Stock or stock options valued at greater than 5% ownership of a publicly traded company or equity of any value in a privately held company)
- Alina Technologies LLC
Scientific Advisory Board:
- Alimera Sciences; Allergan, Inc.
Service on Board of Directors: Service in a fiduciary capacity, such as an officer or director, for the following companies:
- Alina Technologies LLC
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