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Alejandro Espaillat, MD, Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Ophthalmology • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Eye Physician and Surgeon South Florida Eye Institute

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Summary

  • Dr. Alejandro Espaillat is a Florida licensed Eye Physician & Surgeon trained at Harvard University and Brown University School of Medicine affiliated hospitals. He specializes in state-of-the-art laser cataract surgery with multifocal intraocular lens implants, particularly among patients with diabetes mellitus. Dr. Espaillat is a Triple Board Certified and Diplomate in Ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology, Laser Physics from the American Board of Laser Surgery, and Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He is an active surgeon who has performed thousands of successful ophthalmic procedures and has been a member in good standing of the American Board of Ophthalmology, American Board of Laser Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has participated in the research and co-authorship of many published medical reports and books.

Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Joslin Diabetes Center / Diabetic Eye Disease, 1998 - 1999
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1995
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 1991 - 1993
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 1990 - 1991
  • INTEC Santo Domingo SOM
    INTEC Santo Domingo SOMClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1995 - 1997
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Aesthetic MedicineBoard Certification
  • American Academy of Aesthetics MedicineDiploma Aesthetic Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2013
  • Physician’s Recognition Award Mayor City of Miami, Florida., 2005
  • Lifelong Education of Ophthalmology Credit Award AAO, 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transforming Glaucoma Care with Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive Review of Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Treatment Algorithms  
    Amberg A, Espaillat A, Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 4/15/2024
  • Artificial-intelligence-automated machine learning as a tool for evaluating facial rhytid images  
    Alejandro Espaillat, Journal of Cosmetic Medicine, 12/6/2023
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    Espaillat A, Diabetic Microvascular Complications Today, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Diabetic Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Review. 
    Espaillat A.SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ2012
  • Diabetic Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Review. 
    Chapter: Chapter I “Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis, Current, and Future Therapies." 
    SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ2012
  • Diabetic Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Review. 
    Chapter: Chapter 2 “Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Diabetic Eye Disease” 
    SLACK Incorporated, Thorofare, NJ2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Progression of diabetic retinopathy after phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation
    ARVO’98 Annual Meeting., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1/1/1999
  • Progression of diabetic retinopathy after phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
    Espaillat A, Aiello LP, Shah ST et al, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/1999
  • Correlation of VEGF in the urine, plasma and vitreous with activity of diabetic retinopathy.
    Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/1999
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Lectures

  • Introduction to the World of Aesthetic Medicine 
    Miami, Florida - 2/9/2018
  • Skin Conditioning and Skin Classification 
    Miami, Florida - 2/9/2018
  • Chemical Peelings 
    Miami, Florida - 2/9/2018
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Other

  • The Human Orbit: Udemy 
    Espaillat A
    https://www.udemy.com/ophthalmology-the-human-orbit/learn/
    1/1/2016
  • Video Presentation “Complications During Phacoemulsification” 

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Miami, Florida. - 1/1/2003
  • Progression of diabetic retinopathy after cataract surgery. (CD-ROM) 
    Espaillat, A, Highlights of the ASCRS 1999 Annual Meeting, Ophthalmology Interactive
    Boston - 1/1/1999
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Press Mentions

  • Lasik Surgeon Melbourne, Fl
    Lasik Surgeon Melbourne, FlJanuary 10th, 2019

Grant Support

  • Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy After Phacoemulsification Cataract SurgeryAmerican Diabetes Association1999–2001

Committees

  • Member, Continuing Medical Education / University of Miami Hospital 2006 - 2010
  • Member, Surgical Review Committee / University of Miami Hospital 2006 - 2010
  • Member, Operating Room Committee / University of Miami Hospital 2006 - 2007
  • Member, Performance Improvement Council / Cedars Medical Center 2005 - 2008
  • Member, Utilization Review / Cedars Medical Center 2005 - 2008
  • Chairperson, Programs & Services Committee / Miami Lighthouse for the Blind 2004 - 2007
  • Member, Programs & Services Committee / Miami Lighthouse for the Blind 2001 - 2007

Research History

  • Sub InvestigatorA Phase IIA, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of XXXX in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Inadequate Glycemic Control2009 - 2009
  • Sub investigatorA Phase IIa Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial of XXXX in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Inadequate Glycemic Control on Insulin2009 - 2009
  • Sub investigatorDose-Ranging Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Oglemilast in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease2008 - 2008
  • Sub investigatorDose Escalation Study to Assess the Safety and Effect on Ventricular Rate of Multiple Oral Doses of XXX in Adult Subjects with Atrial Fibrillation2006 - 2006
  • Research Fellow / Harvard Medical School1990 - 1993

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • Ophthalmology Advisory Member, Continucare-Humana Medical Centers2014 - 2015
  • Ophthalmology Advisory Member, Interamerican Medical Centers2011 - 2013
  • Ophthalmology Advisory Member, HealthSun Health Plans2010 - 2011
  • Advisory Board Member, Abbott Medical Optics2010 - 2011
  • Advisory Board Member, Optos2008 - 2010
  • Advisory board member, Endo Optiks2008 - 2010
  • Advisory Board Member, Biosyntrx2007 - 2010
  • Advisory Board Member, Ista Pharmaceutical2005 - 2010
  • Diabetes Care Ophthalmology Advisory Board, Eli Lilly2005 - 2010
  • Glaucoma Advisory Board Member, Allergan2005 - 2010
  • Advisory Board Member, Alcon Surgical2005 - 2010

External Links

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