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Alexander Brucker, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA

AlexanderBruckerMD

Ophthalmology • Philadelphia, PA

Retinal Disease

Professor of Ophthalmology, University Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    51 N 39th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-9702

Summary

  • Dr. Alexander Brucker is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia and Radnor, PA and is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, The Scheie Eye Institute and multiple hospitals in the area, including Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and has been in practice 45 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and vitreoretinal disease. He is Chief of the Retina Service, Professor of Ophthalmology and Editor in Chief of the journal RETINA.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1976 - 1977
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
    University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusResidency, Ophthalmology, 1973 - 1976
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
    University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1977 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1973 - 2008
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1997 - 2005
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007-2014
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Paul Tornambe, Pioneer in Eye Surgery, Dies at 73
    Dr. Paul Tornambe, Pioneer in Eye Surgery, Dies at 73January 3rd, 2020
  • Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual Acuity
    Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual AcuityMay 1st, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

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