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Brian Joondeph, MD, Ophthalmology, Denver, CO, AdventHealth Porter

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Ophthalmology Denver, CO

Retinal Disease

Partner, Colorado Retina Associates, PC

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Summary

  • Dr. Joondeph is a native of northern New Jersey. He completed his training as a retina surgeon in 1990 and since then has worked both in private practice and full-time academic ophthalmology. He has been in Denver since 2003 after returning from an academic position in New Zealand. Dr. Joondeph has more than 80 publications and is a current and past investigator in multiple clinical trials, looking at new and innovative treatments for a variety of retinal diseases. He works at the Lowry, Parker, Englewood, and Golden offices of CRA. Several years ago he earned a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Leadership at the University of Denver. Dr Joondeph is married and has three adult children. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include skiing, golf and fitness.

Education & Training

  • University of Denver
    University of DenverMPS, Healthcare Leadership, Academic Excellence, 2010 - 2013
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1985 - 1988
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2004 - 2018
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1987 - 2005
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1989 - 2002
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 1993
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015
  • Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists, 2002
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • AMD and COVID-19: What Do They Have in Common?October 2021
  • BernieCare – Boom or Bust?November 2018
  • BernieCare – Boom or Bust?December 2016
  • Repealing the Affordable Care Act Won’t Be a Big Deal. Here’s WhyDecember 2016
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Press Mentions

  • If CV Vaccines Work, Why Aren’t They Working?
    If CV Vaccines Work, Why Aren’t They Working?November 26th, 2021
  • Let’s Talk About Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Diseases
    Let’s Talk About Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal DiseasesAugust 11th, 2021
  • The “Bootleggers and Baptists” of the Coronavirus Crisis
    The “Bootleggers and Baptists” of the Coronavirus CrisisMarch 20th, 2020
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