
Vlad Diaconita MD FRCSC, DABO
Retinal Disease
Vitreoretinal Surgeon Assistant Professor Columbia University
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880 3rd Ave2nd FloorNew York, NY 10022
Overview of Dr. Diaconita
Dr. Vlad Diaconita is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY. He received his medical degree from University of Western Ontario and fellowship from Columbia University. He also speaks multiple languages, including Romanian. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in cataracts, vitreoretinal disease, and pediatric retinal disease.
Education & Training
University of Western OntarioResidency - Ophthalmology (5 Year), 2014 - 2019
University of Western OntarioClass of 2014, MD
University of TorontoHBSc, Specialist Neuroscience, 2006 - 2010
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2028
MN State Medical License 2018 - 2027
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaFRCSC
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- RETINAL TOXICITY ASSOCIATED WITH NAB-PACLITAXEL AND GEMCITABINE WITH SBP-101.Ashley Z Zhou, Jin Kyun Oh, Stephen H Tsang, Jason D Horowitz, Vlad Diaconita
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2026-07-01 - Response to anti-VEGF therapy in patients with retinal astrocytic hamartoma associated macular edema: a case series.Amy Shteyman, Julie Shabto, Erin Flynn, Vlad Diaconita, Brian Marr
Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'ophtalmologie. 2026-04-01 - Author Response: OphthoACR (Ophthalmology Automated Chart Review): An AI-Powered Tool for Complete Automation of Ophthalmology Chart Reviews and Cohort Data Analysis.Karen M Chen, Kevin W Chen, Vlad Diaconita, Stanley Chang, Leejee H Suh
Translational Vision Science & Technology. 2026-02-02
Press Mentions
Experimental Gene Therapy Restores Some Vision in Patients with Inherited Blindness | CNNMay 7th, 2024
Experimental Gene Therapy Restores Some Vision in Patients with Inherited BlindnessMay 7th, 2024
Other Languages
- Romanian
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