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Yannek Leiderman, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, University of Illinois Hospital

YannekIsaacLeidermanMDPhD

Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL

Retinal Disease

Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Surgical Data Science, Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology (Ai-O) Center; Director, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Retina Service | Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, UIC Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

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Summary

  • Treatment of surgical and medical diseases of the retina and vitreous (posterior segment of the eye); Laboratory and clinical research to develop new treatments for retinal disorders and vision loss.

    I enjoy working with my colleagues in the region as a referral surgeon treating patients with complex vitreoretinal conditions that require advanced surgical techniques or the technical scope and resources of a university-based practice. I have extensive experience in the treatment of complex diabetic eye disease, advanced macular surgery, complications of retinal detachment, and combined surgery of the anterior- and posterior segments including a variety of techniques for intraocular lens fixation.

    Translational investigations comprise the focus of my research group, directed toward three principal areas: 1) Development of a platform for Image-Guided Ophthalmic Microsurgery using artificial intelligence-based methodologies to inform surgical decision making 2) Harnessing and developing tools for Surgical Data Science in pursuit of advances in microsurgical efficacy, safety, and surgical eduction/advancement. The development and application of automated tools to quantitatively assess microsurgical performance and learning are of particular interest 3) Clinical research primarily directed toward the effectiveness of a variety of ophthalmic surgical interventions in diseases of the retina and vitreous.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2008 - 2010
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    Georgetown University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2004 - 2005
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors - Ophthalmology/Vitreoretinal Surgery Castle Connolly, 2022-2023
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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    Cord Blood Cells Used to Treat Macular Degeneration in TrialJuly 21st, 2016
  • Hot Topics from AVTT 2023
    Hot Topics from AVTT 2023February 21st, 2024
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Yannek Leiderman, Dr. Yannek Leiderman, MD, Dr. Y Leiderman, Dr. Yannek Isaac Leiderman