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Alfonso Sabater, MD, Ophthalmology, Miami, FL, UMHC - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

AlfonsoLSabaterMDPhD

Ophthalmology • Miami, FL

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

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Summary

  • Dr. Alfonso L. Sabater is a surgeon-scientist and Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Sabater is the Medical Director of the Ocular Surface Program and Director of the Corneal Innovation Lab at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Research in his laboratory is aimed at investigating strategies for corneal and ocular surface protection and regeneration. Dr. Sabater received his MD from the University of Valencia (Spain), and his PhD from the University of Navarra (Spain). He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Navarra, and both an ocular surface diseases research fellowship and a cornea and external diseases clinical fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (USA). Dr. Sabater has several publications in leading journals and holds multiple patents. He has served as an ad hoc reviewer for several scientific journals, and he is currently a Board Member Director of the Pan-American Cornea Society (PanCornea). Dr. Sabater is also the co-founder of three University of Miami spin-off companies focused on developing therapies and devices for patients with corneal and ocular surface diseases.

Education & Training

  • University of Navarra
    University of NavarraPh.D., 2016
  • Universidad de Valencia Faculty of Medicine
    Universidad de Valencia Faculty of MedicineClass of 2009, M.D.

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2026

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The FDA Just Approved Rub-on Gene Therapy That Helps “Butterfly” Children
    The FDA Just Approved Rub-on Gene Therapy That Helps “Butterfly” ChildrenMay 19th, 2023
  • Krystal Biotech Announces Clinical Data on Topical Application of B-VEC to the Eye to Treat Ocular Complications in a Patient with Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Under a Compassionate Use Program
    Krystal Biotech Announces Clinical Data on Topical Application of B-VEC to the Eye to Treat Ocular Complications in a Patient with Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Under a Compassionate Use ProgramApril 24th, 2023
  • Most of Today’s Gene Therapies Rely on Viruses — and That’s a Problem
    Most of Today’s Gene Therapies Rely on Viruses — and That’s a ProblemOctober 21st, 2023
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Alfonso Sabater, Dr. Alfonso Sabater, MD, Dr. A Sabater, Dr. Alfonso L Sabater