Colin A McCannel MD
Retinal Disease, Ocular Oncology
Professor, Ophthalmology, UCLA School of Medicine
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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 CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1996 - 1998- 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)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1992- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1991
California State University, NorthridgeB.A., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1987
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2028
MN State Medical License 1995 - 2015
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- Senior Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Congenital microcephaly and bilateral chorioretinal atrophy associated with a KIF11 nonsense variant.Elliot H Choi, Colin A McCannel, Michael B Gorin, Irena Tsui
Ophthalmic Genetics. 2026-09-24 - 3 citationsSuprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide for the Management of Retinal Vasculitis.Marcus Yamamoto, Justin Hanson, Marko Popovic, Cherilyn Palochak, Kirk Hou
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. 2026-08-01 - Reply.Kirk K Hou, Justin S Yun, Blake H Fortes, Marcus H Yamamoto, Adrian C Au
Retina. 2026-07-01
Journal Articles
- Evolution of a Peripapillary Combined Hamartoma of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium in a ChildColin A Mccannel, Brian G Mohney, JAMA Ophthalmology
- Shadow sign in congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium of young myopic pigmented patientsChang 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 heightGupta K, McCannel CA, Kamrava M, Lamb J, Almanzor RD, McCannel TA, Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 1/1/2016
Books/Book Chapters
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
Lectures
- Intermediate to Long Term Anti-VEGF Treatment Results of Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein OcclusionsMiami, FL - 1/25/2016
- Transvitreal Cryotherapy for the Treatment of Retinal Angiomatous TumorsVail, CO - 1/20/2016
- All Things Macular Holes1/24/2015
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 CostsApril 5th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Macula SocietyMember
- Member
- Retina SocietyMember
- Member
Other Languages
- German
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