NicolasUzcateguiMD

Ophthalmology • Scottsdale, AZ

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric & Strabismus

Chief of Ophthalmology Valleywise Health

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Office
7245 E Osborne
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Phone+1 480-830-0120
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Summary

Board Certified Ophthalmologist Specializing in Oculofacial Plastic and Orbit Surgery
Member American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Peer Reviwer for various Ophthalmology Journals

Education & Training

University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2001 - 2003
Children's Hospital of Los AngelesFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2001
University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
Central University of VenezuelaClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

NH State Medical License 2008 - Present
AZ State Medical License 2017 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2020
KY State Medical License 1999 - 2001
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

416 citations
Human TUBB3 mutations perturb microtubule dynamics, kinesin interactions, and axon guidance
Max A. Tischfield, Hagit N. Baris, Chen Wu, G. Rudolph, Lionel Van Maldergem, Wei He, Wai-Man Chan, Caroline Andrews, Joseph L. Demer, Richard L. Robertson, David A. M...> ;Cell. 2010 Jan 8
29 citations
Effect of surgical correction of congenital ptosis on amblyopia.
Lily Koo Lin, Nicolas Uzcategui, Eli L. Chang> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008 Nov 1
14 citations
Full-thickness eyelid penetration during cosmetic blepharopigmentation causing eye injury.
Monya De, Harry Marshak, Nicolas Uzcategui, Eli Chang> ;Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2008 Mar 1
27 citations
Orbitotemporal Neurofibromatosis: Classification and Treatment
Melanie H. Erb, Nicolas Uzcategui, Robert F. See, Michael A. Burnstine> ;Orbit. 2007 Dec 1
31 citations
Efficacy and complications of the transconjunctival entropion repair for lower eyelid involutional entropion.
Melanie H. Erb, Nicolas Uzcategui, Steven C. Dresner> ;Ophthalmology. 2006 Dec 1
69 citations
Identification of KIF21A mutations as a rare cause of congenital fibrosis of the extraocular muscles type 3 (CFEOM3).
Koki Yamada, Wai-Man Chan, Caroline Andrews, Thomas M. Bosley, Emin Cumhur Sener, Johan Zwaan, Paul B. Mullaney, Banu T. Öztürk, A. Nurten Akarsu, Louise J. Sabol, J...> ;Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2004 Jul 1
Re: "Comparison of retrobulbar analgesics for evisceration".
Nicolas Uzcategui, Michael A. Burnstine, Steven C. Dresner> ;Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2003 Sep 1
1 citations
Cadaveric pericardial patch grafts
Nicolas Uzcategui, Steven C. Dresner> ;Ophthalmology. 2002 Aug 1
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Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, Arizona