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James Martel, MD, Ophthalmology, Rancho Cordova, CA

James B Martel MD MPH FACS

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery


Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education Professor and Chair Department of Ophthalmology Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology California Northstate University College of Medicine Elk Grove, CA 95757

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  • 11216 Trinity River DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670

  • Phone+1 916-635-6161

  • Fax+1 916-631-3788

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Summary

  • Dr. James Martel is an ophthalmologist based in Rancho Cordova, CA, with subspecialties in anterior segment, cataract, and oculo-plastic & orbital reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School and further specialized in ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Martel has extensive experience in cataract surgery, ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmic oncology, and general ophthalmology. He has authored several studies, including one on life-threatening orbital lesions, and participated in various clinical trials. His honors include being recognized as a Top Doctor by Sacramento Magazine and earning a Fellow designation from the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1985
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Sacramento Magazine, 2021
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Stevens Johnson Syndrome without Skin Lesions A Rare and Clinically Challenging Disease  
    Anders, U Taylor EJ Martel JB, Emergency Medicine, 5/1/2015

Lectures

  • Symposium of the Committee on Applications of Physics: Microtomography-New Three Dimensional Microscopy 
    American Physical Society - 1987
  • A New Model of Diabetic Cataractogenesis 
    National Eye Institute - 1987

Press Mentions

  • Sacramento Magazine’s Top Doctors 2021
    Sacramento Magazine’s Top Doctors 2021January 6th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Clinician ScientistJohns Hopkins Medical Institutions1984–1987

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