
Damien Charles Macaluso MD
Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
Physician
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8 Medical Park DrAsheville, NC 28803
Phone+1 828-258-1586
Fax+1 828-258-6161
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Summary
- Dr. Damien Macaluso is an ophthalmologist based in Charlotte, NC specializing in cataract surgery and advanced IOL’s. He completed his medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in 1995, followed by an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital and a residency at Oregon Health & Science University. He further advanced his training with a fellowship at University of Utah Health. Since 2006, he has been practicing at Charles George Veterans Affairs Medical Center and is a partner at Asheville Eye Associates. Earlier in his career, he served as an assistant professor at OHSU. Dr. Macaluso has authored multiple publications on topics such as intraocular lenses, keratitis, and uveitis, showcasing his expertise in refractive and corneal surgeries. He has earned several CMS Meaningful Use certifications and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Education & Training
University of Utah HealthFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2000 - 2001
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 2000
Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1995 - 1996
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2028
HI State Medical License 2025 - 2028
VA State Medical License 2017 - 2028
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2027
ID State Medical License 2025 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2004 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2025 - 2027
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Medflow E HR, Medflow Holdings, LLC, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Medflow EHR, Medflow Holdings, LLC, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Medflow EHR, Medflow, Inc., 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 29 citationsTraumatic Dislocation of an Ophtec Artisan Phakic Intraocular LensHawke Yoon, Damien C Macaluso, Majid Moshirfar, Maureen Lundergan
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2002-07-01 - 17 citationsTreatment of interface keratitis with oral corticosteroids.Scott MacRae, Larry F Rich, Damien C Macaluso
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2002-03-01 - 5 citationsAssessment of ophthalmology residents' contact lens training.Damien C Macaluso, Mark Andre, Patrick Caroline, Eric B. Suhler, Larry F Rich
The CLAO Journal. 2000-10-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Society of Cataract & Refractive SurgeonsMember
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