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Alex Levin, MD, Ophthalmology, Rochester, NY, Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester

AlexLevinMDMHSc, FRCSC

Ophthalmology Rochester, NY

Pediatric & Strabismus

Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics- Flaum Eye Institute Chief, Pediatric Genetics- Golisano Children's Hospital

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Summary

  • Dr. Levin is the Chief of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics at the Flaum Eye Institute in Rochester, New York. He is also the Chief of Pediatric Genetics at Golisano Children's Hospital. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Child Abuse Pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoM.H.Sc., Bioethics, 1999 - 2001
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1985
  • Jefferson Medical Care
    Jefferson Medical CareNo Degree, 1978 - 1982
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1982
  • Muhlenberg College
    Muhlenberg CollegeB.S., 1974 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1984 - 2021
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Child Abuse Pediatrics
  • American Academy of PediatricsChild Abuse

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Al Biglan Medal in Pediatric Ophthalmology 2014
  • Robison D. Harley, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics 2014
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diagnosis and Management of Cornelia De Lange Syndrome: First International Consensus Statement  
    Marco Grados, Antonie D Kline, Matthew A Deardorff, Natalie Blagowidow, Stacey L Ishman, Alex V Levin, Nature
  • Practice Parameters for the Management of Clostridium difficile Infection  
    Steele SR, McCormick J, Melton GB, Paquette I, Rivadeneira DE, Stewart D, Buie WD, Rafferty J, Dis Colon Rectum, 1/1/2015
  • Pathogens Present in Acute Mangled Extremities from Afghanistan and Subsequent Pathogen Recovery  
    Wallum TE, Rini EA, Rini EA, Yun HC, Carter KK, Guymon CH, White CE, Murray CK, Mil Med, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Finding the Right Fit: Studying the Effect of Tap Design on Screw Pullout Strength.
    O'Brien J, Ludwig S, Jazini E, Petraglia C, Saifi C, Moldavsky M, Elkassabany O, Cai Y, Bucklen B, First Annual Spine Biomechanics Symposium, Audubon, PA, 1/25/2014
  • Error: Noise? Slip? Mistake? Blunder? Crime? Sin? Or Outrage?
    Spaeth GL. Levin AV, Allen M, Spaeth K, Bailey RS, Wills Eye Institute 65th Annual Alumni Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 1/7/2014
  • Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography findings in Alström syndrome.
    Dotan G,, Khetan V, Marshall JD, Affel L, Armiger-George D, Levin AV, Wills Eye Institute 65th Annual Alumni Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 1/6/2014
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Lectures

  • Burden of Respiratory 
    Medellin, Colombia - 1/31/2014
  • Sleep and Aging 
    Medellin, Colombia - 1/31/2014
  • Knobology. 
    Harvard Medical School - 1/26/2014
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Other

  • Assessing and Treating Glaucoma in Children of the Developing World. 
    Douglas GR, Levin A, Neely DE, Walton D, ORBIS Telemdicine, Cyber-Sight, ORBIS International
    1/1/2009
  • Access to Quality Care for Maternal Depression: Meeting the Challenge. 
    Reyes C, Dossett EC, Gorham T, Policy Statement, LA Best Babies Network
    1/1/2009
  • Visual Diagnosis of Child Abuse on CD-ROM, 3rd ed. 
    Lowen D, American Academy of Pediatrics
    1/1/2008
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Authored Content

  • The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child AbuseJuly 2018

Press Mentions

  • Is Myopia a Disease or Not?
    Is Myopia a Disease or Not?December 13th, 2022
  • The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse - 2018
    The Eye Examination in the Evaluation of Child Abuse - 2018July 27th, 2018
  • FDA Approval of Retinal Dystrophy Drug Launches Era of Ocular Gene Therapy
    FDA Approval of Retinal Dystrophy Drug Launches Era of Ocular Gene TherapyFebruary 12th, 2018
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