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Dr. Luis E Vazquez

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Luis E Vazquez, M.D., Ph.D.

Department: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Ophthalmology

Education & Training

2009: stanford university school of medicine, 2004: california institute of technology, 1998: unversity of puerto rico, mayaguez, research interests, publications.

Dr. Luis E. Vazquez MD

Ophthalmology

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics-UHealth Tower

Patients Top Choice

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279 Reviews

11 - 20 Years of Experience

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a U.S. News Best Hospital

Patient Awards

in 4 condition s

5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd , Coral Gables , FL

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Glaucoma Related

Retinal disease.

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Secondary membranaous cataract surgery Secondary membranaous cataract surgery is performed to treat clouding of the lens after cataract removal

Glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.

Cataract A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye, which can cause blurry vision and glare.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

5555 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL, 33146

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University Of Miami

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Hospital Affiliations

University of miami hospital and clinics-uhealth tower miami, fl.

# 1 in Ophthalmology

Education & Experience

Medical school & residency.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Medical School

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine

Internship , Transitional Year , 2009 - 2010

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Fellowship , Glaucoma , 2013 - 2014

University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center

Residency , Ophthalmology , 2010 - 2013

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Ophthalmology

Certified in Ophthalmology

FL State Medical License

Active through 2025

CA State Medical License

Active through

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR , 2014

Publications

Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia Masquerading as Recalcitrant Epithelial Keratitis.

Arjun Watane, Eric D Hansen, Luis E Vazquez, Carol L Karp

The Effect of Changing Fellowship Interview Format on Candidate Ranking Variabilities: The COVID-19 Experience.

Ta Chen Chang, Elizabeth A Hodapp, Richard K Parrish, Alana L Grajewski, Steven J Gedde, Richard K Lee, Sarah R Wellik, Anna K Junk, Luis Vazquez, Swarup S Swaminathan, Elena Bitrian, Adam L Rothman, Elizabeth A Vanner

Virtual Versus In-Person Surgical Fellowship Interviews and Ranking Variability: the COVID-19 Experience

Ta Chen Chang, Elizabeth Hodapp, Richard K. Parrish, Alana L Grajewski, Steven J. Gedde, Richard K. Lee, Sarah R. Wellik, Anna K. Junk, Luis E Vazquez, Swarup S. Swaminathan, Elena Bitrian, Adam L. Rothman, Elizabeth A Vanner

Recent developments in the use of optical coherence tomography for glaucoma

Luis E Vazquez, Amanda Bye, Ahmad A. Aref

Non-invasive Assessment of Central Retinal Artery Pressure: Age and Posture-dependent Changes.

Maja Kostic, Phillip S. Gordon, Pedro Monsalve, Hong Jang, Byron L. Lam, John Guy, John McSoley, Luis E Vazquez, Elizabeth Hodapp, Vittorio Porciatti

Separation and thickness measurements of superficial and deep slabs of the retinal nerve fiber layer in healthy and glaucomatous eyes.

Luis E Vazquez, Jean-Claude Mwanza, Giacinto Triolo, Pedro Monsalve, William J. Feuer, Richard K. Parrish, Douglas R. Anderson, Donald L. Budenz

Steady-state PERG adaptation: a conspicuous component of response variability with clinical significance

Pedro Monsalve, S. Ren, Giacinto Triolo, Luis E Vazquez, Amanda D. Henderson, Maja Kostic, Phillip S. Gordon, William J. Feuer, Vittorio Porciatti

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Macular and Peripapillary Vessel Perfusion Density in Healthy Subjects, Glaucoma Suspects, and Glaucoma Patients

Giacinto Triolo, Alessandro Rabiolo, Nathan D. Shemonski, Ali Fard, Federico Di Matteo, Riccardo Sacconi, Paolo Bettin, Stephanie Magazzeni, Giuseppe Querques, Luis E Vazquez, Piero Barboni, Francesco Bandello

Head-down Posture in Glaucoma Suspects Induces Changes in IOP, Systemic Pressure, and PERG That Predict Future Loss of Optic Nerve Tissue.

Vittorio Porciatti, William J. Feuer, Pedro Monsalve, Giacinto Triolo, Luis E Vazquez, John McSoley, Lori M. Ventura

Genomic and proteomic pathophysiology of pseudoexfoliation glaucoma

Luis E Vazquez, Richard K. Lee

The classical complement cascade mediates CNS synapse elimination.

Beth Stevens, Nicola J. Allen, Luis E. Vazquez, Gareth R. Howell, Karen S. Christopherson, Navid Nouri, Kristina D. Micheva, Adrienne K. Mehalow, Andrew D. Huberman, Benjamin K. Stafford, Alexander Sher, Alan Litke, John D. Lambris, Stephen J. Smith, Simon W. M. John, Ben A. Barres

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Luis E Vazquez

Dr. Luis E Vazquez is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Miami, Florida. He graduated with honors from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2009. Having more than 15 years of diverse experiences, especially in OPHTHALMOLOGY, Dr. Luis E Vazquez affiliates with many hospitals including Jackson Health System, University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group University Of Miami. Call Dr. Luis E Vazquez on phone number (305) 243-2020 for more information and advice or to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Medical specialities.

• OPHTHALMOLOGY

Credentials

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Education & Training

• Dr. Luis E Vazquez attended to Stanford University School Of Medicine and then graduated in 2009

NPPES Information

• NPI #: 1083989719
• Enumeration Date: Mar 13th, 2012
• Last Update Date: Jul 5th, 2013
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Dr. Luis E Vazquez has primarily specialised in Ophthalmology for over 15 years.

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• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday - Sunday: Closed

This doctor profile was extracted from the dataset publicized on Apr 18th, 2024 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and from the corresponded NPI record updated on Jul 5th, 2013 on NPPES website. If you found out anything that is incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Luis E Vazquez

Assoc. professor of clinical, ummg department of ophthalmology, miller school of medicine, medical campus, university of miami.

Clinical Research

• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the optic nerve head and macula for detection and progression analysis of glaucoma
• Role of the vitreoretinal interface in glaucomatous damage
• Glaucomatous changes in advanced Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Basic Science Research

• Development of the optic nerve head
• Neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells
• Role of the immune complement cascade in early glaucomatous damage
• Regulation of intraocular pressure

Organizational Affiliations

UMMG Department of Ophthalmology, Miller School of Medicine, Medical Campus, University of Miami

Miller School of Medicine, Medical Campus, University of Miami

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• 900 Nw 17th St, Floor 4, Miami, FL 33136
• 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Dr. Luis E Vazquez, MD,PHD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Naples, Florida. He attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 2009, having over 10 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. Dr. Luis E Vazquez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Miami.

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• University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics

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