Sandra Rocio Montezuma MD
Retinal Disease
Professor, Ophthalmology University of Minnesota Medical School knobloch endowed chair
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516 Delaware St SEMinneapolis, MN 55455
Phone+1 612-625-4400
Fax+1 612-626-7882
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Summary
- Dr. Sandra Rocio Montezuma is an ophthalmologist based in Minneapolis, MN, focusing on retinal disease. Her extensive education includes an internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, residency and fellowships at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, and previous studies in Colombia. Dr. Montezuma is experienced in conditions such as vitreous detachment and retinitis pigmentosa and has contributed to several publications in reputable journals. She leads clinical trials, such as the one on oral N-acetylcysteine for retinitis pigmentosa, and holds the Knobloch endowed chair from the University of Minnesota.
Education & Training
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2008 - 2010- Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
Brigham and Womens HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
Boston VA Healthcare System (Brockton-West Roxbury)/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Research, 2000 - 2004
Fundacion oftalmologica de Santander Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
National University of ColombiaClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 2010 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2008 - 2012
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Knobloch endowed chair UMN, 2018
Clinical Trials
- Oral N-acetylcysteine for Retinitis Pigmentosa Start of enrollment: 2023 Oct 11
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Retinal Vascular Malformation due to Multifocal Sporadic Venous Malformation.Jade Y Moon, Sandra R Montezuma
Ophthalmology. Retina. 2025-07-14 - Rare Presentation of Attenuated Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIA as Isolated Retinitis Pigmentosa.Josephine R Seela, Jade Y Moon, Sandra R Montezuma
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2025-05-10 - Fulminant endophthalmitis after open globe injury by cat claw: two case reports and literature review.Ashley Y Gao, Ameay V Naravane, Michael A Simmons, Tyler Looysen, Sandra Montezuma
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. 2025-05-06
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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