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Office
Yale Eye Center
40 Temple St, Unit 3A
New Haven, CT 06510Phone+1 203-785-2020
Summary
- Dr. Brian DeBroff is an ophthalmologist based in New Haven, CT, specializing in anterior segment and cataract-related conditions. He completed his medical education at Tufts University in 1989 and pursued further training in ophthalmology at UPMC Eye and Ear Hospital. He is currently Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science and Vice Chairman at the Department of Ophthalmology at Yale University School of Medicine. He serves as Director of Cataract Surgery at Yale and Director of Faculty Affairs. He is experienced in various aspects of ophthalmology, including cataracts, complex cataract surgery, and Femto-second laser assisted surgery. His research has been published in several journals, with notable works on topics such as cataract surgery and intraocular lens optic capture. Dr. DeBroff has been recognized with awards from Castle Connolly and holds fellowships with the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and was inducted into the International Intraocular Implant Club.
Education & Training
- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
- UPMC Medical Education (Mercy)Internship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
- Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
- CT State Medical License 1994 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 1991 - 1996
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Greenwich Magazine Castle Connolly, 2013-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
- International Intra-Ocular Implant Club
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Music during cataract surgery: effect on anxiety.Paola A Rivera, Wendy L Linderman, Sofia Miguez, Jessica Chow, Brian DeBroff
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2024-07-01 - 1 citationsThe effect of Gonioscopy on keratometry and corneal surface topographyMathew K George, Thomas Kuriakose, Brian M DeBroff, John W. Emerson
BMC Ophthalmology. 2006-06-17 - 12 citationsComparison of Histopathologic Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates in Biopsy-Positive Temporal ArteritisVicente Diaz, Brian M DeBroff, John H. Sinard
Ophthalmology. 2005-07-01
Press Mentions
- Dr. Brian M DeBroff MD, FACS, Ophthalmology, Is Named a Top Doctor: New York Metro AreaFebruary 2nd, 2018
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