Guillermo Amescua MD
Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Uveitis
Professor, Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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900 NW 17th StMiami, FL 33136
Phone+1 305-243-2020
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Summary
- Guillermo Amescua, MD, based in Miami, FL, specializes in ophthalmology with subspecialties in anterior segment, cataract, cornea & external disease, and uveitis. His extensive education includes fellowships in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of Miami and allergy and immunology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, among others. Dr. Amescua has experience in areas such as neuro-ophthalmology, Sjogren's syndrome, and photochemotherapy. He has authored several publications on topics related to ophthalmology, including treatments for keratitis and the use of artificial intelligence in eye care. His clinical research includes work on ulcer treatments. Dr. Amescua has been recognized with awards such as the Dr. José Belmonte Martinez Lecture and a Leadership Award from the Florida Ophthalmology Society.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2010 - 2012
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2004 - 2006
Escuela de Medicina Ignacio A. SantosClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2010 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2007 - 2015
NM State Medical License 2010 - 2010
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Peter and Ruth Laibson Endowed Cornea Lecture Wills Eye Hospital, 2022
- Dr. José Belmonte Martinez Lecture FacoElche, 2022
- Leadership Award Florida Ophthalmology Society, 2020
Clinical Trials
- Steroids and Cross-linking for Ulcer Treatment Start of enrollment: 2020 Sep 24
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In Vitro Study of Microbial Growth in Artificial Tears Using a Novel Kinetic and Culture-Based Model.Felipe Echeverri Tribin, Heather Durkee, Alexander Alfonso, Alison Rodriguez Leiva, Mariela C Aguilar
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-07-01 - Trends in Patient-Surgeon Sex Concordance and Surgical Volume in Cataract Surgery: A 14-Year Retrospective Cohort Study.Sujin Kang, Jerry Hsu, Ellen H Koo, Kendall E Donaldson, William W Culbertson
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-06-01 - Exogenous Fusarium Endophthalmitis: Clinical Features, Treatment Modalities, and Visual Outcomes.Sujin Kang, William E Smiddy, Nicolas A Yannuzzi, Thomas A Albini, Darlene Miller
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2026-06-01
Press Mentions
A $12,000 Surgery to Change Eye Color Is Surging in PopularityNovember 18th, 2024- Almost 70 Infections Linked to Recalled Eyedrops in 16 States, CDC SaysApril 9th, 2023
- Do UV Wands Actually Kill Viruses, or Are They Snake Oil in the Digital Age?October 12th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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