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Anna Gushchin, MD, Ophthalmology, Edgeworth, PA, University of Utah Health

AnnaG.GushchinMD(She/Her)

Ophthalmology Edgeworth, PA

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Assistant Professor

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Summary

  • Oculoplastic and cataract surgeon who is also an integrated structural acupuncturist.

Education & Training

  • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineISA, Integrated Structural Acupuncture, 2021 - 2022
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, International Ophthalmology, 2014 - 2015
  • Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health CareFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2013 - 2014
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2010 - 2013
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Internship, Surgery, 2009 - 2010
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Vermont
    University of VermontB.S., Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Vermont
    University of VermontB.S., Chemistry, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2020
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2012 - 2012
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Mariafranca Morselli Leadership Award 2004
  • Warren R. Stinebring Award in Microbiology 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Unique Variant of Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Presenting With Eyelid Involvement Due to Heterozygous CYP7A1 and SLC10A1 Gene Mutations  
    Aleksandar Krbanjevic, Olga Lekakh, Shrihari Kadkol, Gayatry Mohapatra, Anna Gushchin, Am J Dermatopathol, 4/2021
  • Clinico-Pathological Patterns of Patients Who Underwent Orbital Exenteration in a Tertiary Eye Hospital of Nepal  
    Limbu Ben, Mengesha Aemero, Anya G Gushchin, Grant H Moore, Saiju Rohit, Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 11/2016
  • Review of “Management and outcomes of intraocular lens dislocation in patients with pseudoexfoliation”  
    Matthew B. Kaufman, Jessica J. Kovarik, Anna G. Gushchin, Carlos A. Medina, Angela R. Elam, Peter M. Brennen, Eye World, 1/1/2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Simbu Ptosis: Drooping lids in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
    Gushchin A, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society annual meeting, Tucson, AZ, 1/1/2016
  • Localize This: Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome in a high grade pelvic neuroendocrine tumor.
    Gushchin A, North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society annual meeting, Snowbird, UT, 1/1/2013
  • Changes in Pulmonary Volumes in Patients Who Underwent Lung Transplantation for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
    Bertani A, Vitulo P, DeMonte L, Callari A, Gushchin A, Tuzzolino F, Di Paola G, Arcadipane A, Gridelli B, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, Prague, Czech Republic, 1/1/2012

Lectures

  • Simbu Ptosis 
    Grand Rapids, MI - 1/6/2015
  • Eyelid malpositions 
    Tilganga Eye Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal - 1/1/2014
  • How to Get Involved in International Ophthalmology? 
    1/22/2013
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Other

Press Mentions

  • International Fellow in Papua New Guinea
    International Fellow in Papua New GuineaJune 3rd, 2016
  • HCP International Fellow Goes to Ghana
    HCP International Fellow Goes to GhanaJune 3rd, 2016

Research History

  • Principal InvestigatorConjunctival forniceal depth across a normalized pediatric and young adult population. Keywords: Normative database, Anatomical study, Eye, Orbit, Conjunctival fornix2014 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Russian, Spanish, Italian, Nepali

Hospital Affiliations