
Mircea Coca MD , MSc, PhD
Retinal Disease, Uveitis
Vitreous, Retina and Uveitis Diseases Specialist
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802A Warrendale Village DrFl 2Warrendale, PA 15086
Phone+1 412-288-0885
Fax+1 412-281-1926
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Summary
- Dr. Mircea Coca is a vitreoretinal surgeon based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal and vitreous diseases, macular disorders, and uveitis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery.
His clinical training has included experience at institutions such as Duke University Hospital, Chicagoland Retinal Consultants, and the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute. In addition to his medical training, Dr. Coca has an extensive academic background in physics, which contributes to his interest in retinal imaging, research, and emerging technologies in ophthalmology.
Dr. Coca currently practices as a vitreoretinal surgeon with Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association in the greater Pittsburgh area. His clinical expertise encompasses medical and surgical retinal disease, including macular disorders, vitreous disease, complex retinal surgery, and uveitis.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Coca has contributed to peer-reviewed scientific publications and maintains an active interest in clinical research and advances in retinal therapeutics.
Education & Training
Chicagoland Retinal ConsultantsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2016 - 2018
Hauser Ross Eye InstituteFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2016 - 2018
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2013 - 2016
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2012
Northwestern UniversityPostbaccalaureate, Premedicine, 2006 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
WV State Medical License 2018 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2020
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- A Phase 3b, Single-Arm Study of Aflibercept 8 mg Dosed Every 4 Weeks in Adult Participants With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) or Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Start of enrollment: 2024 Jul 24
- A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of RO7446603 Administered Alone or in Combination With Aflibercept or Faricimab in Participants With Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2022 Jun 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsACUTE MYOCARDITIS WITH CARDIOGENIC SHOCK AND MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURE, FOLLOWED BY BILATERAL PANUVEITIS MASQUERADING AS ENDOGENOUS ENDOPHTHALMITIS, DUE TO TOXOPLASMA GON...Artur Filipowicz, Mircea N Coca, Barbra M. Blair, Peter Y. Chang
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2021-09-01 - 3 citationsCombined Central Retinal Vein and Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion Post Intense Physical Activity.Mircea N. Coca, Nahom Tecle, Wendewessen Amde, Ankur N. Mehta
Cureus. 2017-08-23 - 9 citationsChronic Traumatic Giant Macular Hole Repair with Autologous PlateletsMircea N. Coca, Fuad Makkouk, Renata Picciani, Bernard F. Godley, Ahmed Elkeeb
Cureus. 2017-01-05
Professional Memberships
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- Pittsburgh Ophthalmic SocietyMember
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Other Languages
- Romanian, Spanish, French
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