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Colin McCannel, MD, Ophthalmology, Los Angeles, CA

Colin A McCannel MD

Retinal Disease, Ocular Oncology


Professor, Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine

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  • 100 Stein Plaza., #2-267Los Angeles, CA 90095

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Summary

  • Colin McCannel, MD, is a Los Angeles-based ophthalmologist specializing in retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular oncology. He completed his education with a BA in Biology from California State University, Northridge, and further medical training at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, including a residency and fellowship at UCLA. Dr. McCannel is a professor at multiple UCLA institutions, having joined in 2008 after working as a consultant at Mayo Clinic. His clinical expertise includes diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, among other retinal conditions. He has authored several publications in notable ophthalmology journals and has been recognized with several honors, including the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Innovation in Education Award from the Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1996 - 1998
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1992 - 1995
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1991
  • California State University, Northridge
    California State University, NorthridgeB.A., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1995 - 2015
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Senior Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists, 2011
  • Best Paper: Retina/Vitreous Original Papers, Part 1 American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2010
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons, Canada, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evolution of a Peripapillary Combined Hamartoma of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium in a Child  
    Colin A Mccannel, Brian G Mohney, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Shadow sign in congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium of young myopic pigmented patients  
    Chang MY, McBeath JB, McCannel CA, McCannel TA, Eye (Lond), 1/1/2016
  • Tumor-height regression rate after brachytherapy between choroidal mela-noma gene expression profile classes: effect of controlling for tumor height  
    Gupta K, McCannel CA, Kamrava M, Lamb J, Almanzor RD, McCannel TA, Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Feline immunodeficiency virus vector mediated gene transfer to the retina in vivo in neonatal rats.
    Good MS, Howell KG, McCannel CA, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/2004
  • Feline immunodeficiency virus vector mediated gene transfer to the retina in vivo(Abstract 154).
    Good MS, Cameron JD, McCannel CA, ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract Search & Program Planner, 1/1/2003
  • Intraocular lymphoma: observations in twenty-four cases.
    McCannel CA, Robertson DM, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/1/2001
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Lectures

  • Intermediate to Long Term Anti-VEGF Treatment Results of Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusions 
    Miami, FL - 1/25/2016
  • Transvitreal Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Retinal Angiomatous Tumors 
    Vail, CO - 1/20/2016
  • All Things Macular Holes 
    1/24/2015
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Other

  • EVA + TDC = Wow. Eva Quote of the week by Dutch Ophthalmic. 
    McCannel CA, Twitter
    1/8/2015
  • For AMD injections, prevent endophthalmitis with povidone-iodine — and not much else. 
    McCannel CA, Mieler WF. Moshfeghi AA, Shah CP, Williams GA, Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition
    1/10/2011
  • Is there any role for prophylactic antibiotics in conjunction with intravitreal anti-VEGF injections? Count and Counterpoint. 
    McCannel CA, Ober MD, Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition
    1/10/2010

Authored Content

  • Evolution of a Peripapillary Combined Hamartoma of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium in a ChildJune 2020

Press Mentions

  • What Are the Risks of Eye-Colour Surgery? Exploring the Highly Experimental - and Hazardous - Methods Behind the Dangerous TikTok Trend, as Well as the Eye-Watering Costs
    What Are the Risks of Eye-Colour Surgery? Exploring the Highly Experimental - and Hazardous - Methods Behind the Dangerous TikTok Trend, as Well as the Eye-Watering CostsApril 5th, 2025

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  • German

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