Sadiqa Stelzner MD FACS

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Refractive Surgery

Director, Santa Monica Eye Medical Group

1908 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 3Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone+1 310-829-5475
Fax+1 310-829-5475

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Summary

Dr. Sadiqa Stelzner, based in Santa Monica, CA, is an ophthalmologist with subspecialties in anterior segment, cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. She completed her medical education and training at Boston University and the University of Washington affiliated hospitals. Currently, she serves as President of the Santa Monica Eye Medical Group, Santa Monica Advanced Surgical Institute and Santa Monica MedSpa has extensive experience in procedures such as refractive and advanced cataract surgeries and MICS glaucoma surgery. Her work includes a published evaluation tool for cataract surgery, noted in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Additionally, she holds several CMS Meaningful Use Certifications, multiple laser certifications and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

U Washington Affil Hosps1997 - 2000
Brigham & Womens HospPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1994 - 1995
Boston University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1993

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2003 - 2027
MA State Medical License 1994 - 2007
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification iDOC, iMedicWare, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion, Practice Fusion, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification iDOC, iMedicWare, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Evaluating teaching methods: validation of an evaluation tool for hydrodissection and phacoemulsification portions of cataract surgery.
Ronald J Smith, Colin A. McCannel, Lynn K. Gordon, David A Hollander, JoAnn A. Giaconi
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2014-09-01