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Thomas Steinemann, MD, Ophthalmology, Cleveland, OH

Thomas L Steinemann MD Professor of Ophthalmology

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease


Professor, MetroHealth Medical Center; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

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  • 2500 MetroHealth DrMHMC-Surgery/OphthalmologyCleveland, OH 44109

  • Phone+1 216-778-5830

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Summary

  • Thomas Steinemann, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Cleveland, OH, specializing in anterior segment related issues, cataracts, and cornea and external diseases. He completed his ophthalmology residencies at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine, following his MD from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and a transitional year internship at Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners. Dr. Steinemann has held professorships at MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Cleveland Clinic, and has served as an ophthalmologist and member of the courtesy medical staff at University Hospital. His clinical experience encompasses cataracts, keratoplasty, Sjogren's syndrome, diabetes mellitus, chemical ocular injuries, and contact lens problems. He has published extensively in "Eye & Contact Lens," and was involved in a NIH clinical trial on cataract removal and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Steinemann has been recognized with several accolades, including repeated designations as a top doctor in Ohio and Cleveland, and awards for academic excellence and teaching at Cleveland Clinic and University Hospital. He received AAO's Senior Honor Award, Secretariat Award, Advocacy Award, and Distinguished Service Award.

Clinical Expertise

  • Contact Lenses, Keratoplasty, Cornea / External disease, Cataract Extraction, Complex cataract surgery, Diabetes mellitus, Elevated intraocular pressure, Endothelial keratoplasty, Ocular trauma, Glaucoma, Chemical ocular injuries, Intraocular lens implants, Cataracts, Recommended for clinical expertise in cornea and external disease, Sjogren's syndrome, Recommended for clinical expertise in Sjogren’s Syndrome, Recommended for clinical skills in cataract and anterior segment

Education & Training

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1991
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
  • Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners
    Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health PartnersInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1985, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1989 - 2019
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1992 - 2001
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • Fellow
    American Academy of OphthalmologyFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2025
  • Ohio Top Doctors 2022-2023 Ohio Magazine
  • Best Doctors in Cleveland Cleveland Magazine, 2023
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Two Cases of Polymicrobial Keratitis Involving Distinct and Unusual Anaerobes  
    Erin F. Cohn, Thomas L. Steinemann, Eye & Contact Lens
  • Appealing to Our Better Instincts  
    Steinemann TL, Jacobs DS, Eye and Contact Lens 48:355, 2022, 9/2022
  • Gone Viral: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Contact Lens-Related Videos on Tik Tok  
    CostantiniJG, GohA, SteinemannTL, Eye and Contact Lens, 2022
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Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Laura's Story: Colored Contacts Scarred My Eye
    Laura's Story: Colored Contacts Scarred My EyeSeptember 4th, 2024
  • Killer Eye Drops Recall: What to Know and the Brands Affected
    Killer Eye Drops Recall: What to Know and the Brands AffectedMarch 24th, 2023
  • Answering Your Top Questions About Vaccines
    Answering Your Top Questions About VaccinesFebruary 25th, 2021
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Committees

  • Founding member, CDC Healthy Contact Lens & Safety Working Group 2013 - Present
  • member, FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel 2008 - Present
  • member, ECLA(CLAO) Board of Directors 2007 - Present
  • Editorial Board, Eye and Contact Lens Journal 2006 - Present
  • member, Northeast Ohio Executive Council, Prevent Blindness Ohio 2005 - Present
  • member, Cleveland Eye Bank Medical Policy Committee 2001 - Present
  • member, AAO Communications Committee 2018 - 2022
  • member(CLAO Delegate), The Council, American Academy of Ophthalmology 2008 - 2014
  • Chair, Research, Regulatory, and External Scientific Relations Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology Federal Secretariat 2007 - 2012
  • member, Cleveland Sight Center Board of Trustees 2003 - 2017

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