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Daniel Brinton, MD, Ophthalmology, Oakland, CA

DanielBrintonMD

Ophthalmology Oakland, CA

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

East Bay Retina Consultants, Inc.

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  • Office

    3300 Telegraph Ave
    Oakland, CA 94609
    Phone+1 510-444-1600
    Fax+1 510-444-5117

Summary

  • Dr. Brinton is the senior author of a textbook on retinal detachment, and author of numerous textbook chapters and peer-reviewed articles. He has served on the national board which accredits medical schools and is recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award. He is an assistant examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and served as a peer reviewer for the journal RETINA. After graduating Summa Cum Laude with highest honors from Brigham Young University, Dr. Brinton completed medical studies at the University of Utah, as a Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society member. Following ophthalmology residency at Washington University, he completed vitreoretinal fellowships at California Pacific Medical Center and at University of California San Francisco, where he serves as an assistant clinical professor. He is Board-certified in ophthalmology, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and has been listed in “The Best Doctors of America;” most recently named as a Bay Area Top Doctor 2017. Current research interests include the use of intravitreal injections for the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1987 - 1987
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1986 - 1987
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • Mercy Hospital (St Louis)
    Mercy Hospital (St Louis)Internship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bay Area Top Doctors 2017 San Francisco Magazine - Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
  • Best Doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area Best Doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area
  • Best Doctors of America Best Doctors of America
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

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Press Mentions

  • Race, History and the #ScienceMarch
    Race, History and the #ScienceMarchFebruary 5th, 2017
  • The Impact of Injections
    The Impact of InjectionsMarch 13th, 2018
  • The Impact of Injections
    The Impact of InjectionsJune 5th, 2018

Committees

  • Member, Liason Committee on Medical Education representing the American Association of Medical Colleges 1981 - 1982
  • Member, Board of Trustees of the Utah State Medical Association 1981 - 1982
  • President, Medical Student Section of the Americam Medical Association, University of Utah College of Medicine 1981 - 1982
  • Member, Curriculum Committee University of Utah College of Medicine 1978 - 1979

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Carl Zeiss Meditec