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Summary
- Mauricio Pons, MD is an Ophthalmologist based in San Diego, CA with subspecialties in Cataract Related and Retinal Disease treatments. His education includes a Retina Fellowship at USC and residency in Ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He's experienced in retina surgery and has numerous publications in esteemed ophthalmology journals. Dr. Pons has received the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in 2012 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
Wayne State University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
National University of Cuyo School of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2004 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2007 - 2024
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpenEMR, OEMR, 2012
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 31 citationsMacular hole formation, progression, and surgical repair: case series of serial optical coherence tomography and time lapse morphing video studyRonald C. Gentile, Gennady Landa, Mauricio E Pons, Dean Eliott, Richard B Rosen
BMC Ophthalmology. 2010-09-17 - 6 citationsAicardi Syndrome in Monozygotic TwinsMauricio E. Pons, Charles A. Garcia
Ophthalmic Genetics. 2008-01-01 - 65 citationsImaging of the optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer in acute optic neuritis.Michael J. Pro, Mauricio E. Pons, Jeffrey M. Liebmann, Robert H. Ritch, Samiah Zafar
Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2006-12-01
Grant Support
- Genetics and physiology of the tsetse fly bacterial endosymbiont Sodalis glossinidiusPENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV HERSHEY MED CTR2023–2028
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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