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Katherine Uyhazi, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

KatherineE.UyhaziMDPhD

Ophthalmology • Philadelphia, PA

Retinal Disease

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Retinal Degeneration, Perelman School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3400 Civic Center Blvd
    Scheie Eye Institute, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-8676
    Fax+1 215-243-4696
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Summary

  • Dr. Katherine Uyhazi is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA who specializes in inherited retinal diseases. She received her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has a PhD in cell biology. Her research laboratory is developing new gene therapy and stem cell-based therapies for blinding diseases.

    • Scheie Welcomes Dr. Katherine Uyhazi

Clinical Expertise

  • Laboratory research, Gene therapy, Visual field testing, Retinal degeneration, Electroretinography, Stem Cell Research, Ocular Genetics, Retinitis pigmentosa, Leber congenital amaurosis, genetic testing

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2017 - 2019
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute
    University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2014 - 2017
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
    Albert Einstein Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2013 - 2014
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 2013, MD, PhD
  • The College of New Jersey
    The College of New JerseyBS, Biology, Summa cum laude, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • RDH12 Mutations Cause a Severe Retinal Degeneration with Relatively Spared Rod Function  
    Tomas S Aleman, Katherine E Uyhazi, Albert M Maguire, Michael J Ammar, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  • Characterizing the “POAGome”: A Bioinformatics-Driven Approach to Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma  
    Ian D Danford, Levi N Kanu, Katherine E Uyhazi, Lana D Verkuil, Daniel J Choi, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • NOACs May Carry Lower Risk of Intraocular Hemorrhage Than Warfarin
    NOACs May Carry Lower Risk of Intraocular Hemorrhage Than WarfarinJanuary 2nd, 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Katherine Uyhazi, Dr. Katherine Uyhazi, MD, Dr. K Uyhazi, Dr. Katherine E. Uyhazi