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Neelakshi Bhagat, MD, Ophthalmology, Newark, NJ, Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System

NeelakshiBhagatMDFACS

Ophthalmology Newark, NJ

Retinal Disease

Director, Vitreo-Macular Surgery Professor of Ophthalmology IOVS, NJMS

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1998 - 2000
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1995 - 1998
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2008
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • NJ.com Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Optic Neuropathy After Repair of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment  
    Neelakshi Bhagat, Larry Frohman, Roger E Turbin, Nature

Press Mentions

  • Orbital Floor Fractures Concurrent with Acute Open Globe Injuries
    Orbital Floor Fractures Concurrent with Acute Open Globe InjuriesJuly 28th, 2020
  • Management of Ocular Trauma
    Management of Ocular TraumaJune 1st, 2020
  • The Influence of Prolongation of Interruptions of Preoperative Posturing and Other Clinical Factors on the Progress of Macula-on Retinal Detachment
    The Influence of Prolongation of Interruptions of Preoperative Posturing and Other Clinical Factors on the Progress of Macula-on Retinal DetachmentMay 13th, 2020

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Hospital Affiliations