Michael Cusick MD , MHSA

Retinal Disease

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

1300 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
Phone+1 434-924-5485
Fax+1 434-244-9436

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Education & Training

Georgetown UniversityMS, Health Systems Administration, 2018 - 2020
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2008 - 2010
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
Lehigh Valley Health NetworkInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2004, Cum Laude

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Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 2020 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2008 - 2010
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FASRS) American Society of Retina Specialists
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Blood Pressure Assessment in Ophthalmology Clinics for Patients With Diabetes.
Sai Samayamanthula, James Williams, Alexander Markowski, Christopher Nguyen, Cynthia Wan
JAMA Ophthalmology. 2026-08-01
Demographic Variations in Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes in Patients With Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments.
Tuyet-Minh Tran, Ryan T Duong, Matthew A Oley, Michael Cusick
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2026-04-03
Spontaneous Separation of Epiretinal Membrane following Acute Posterior Vitreous Detachment Captured on OCT: A Case Report.
Tuyet-Minh Tran, Ryan Duong, Michael Cusick
Case Reports in Ophthalmology. 2025-10-03

Press Mentions

Newsweek Recognizes NYC Health + Hospitals Post-Acute Care Facilities on Best Nursing Homes in New York 2022 RankingOctober 5th, 2021
Keeping an Eye on Hypertension Risk in the Ophthalmology ClinicJuly 1st, 2026
Q&A: Diabetic Retinopathy Checkups Offer Key Chance for CV Risk DetectionAugust 26th, 2026