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David Salvay, MD, Ophthalmology, Newport Beach, CA

DavidMarshallSalvayMDPhD

Ophthalmology Newport Beach, CA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

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  • Office

    1501 Superior Ave
    Ste 315
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Phone+1 949-520-7970
    Fax+1 949-942-1180

Summary

  • As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, I treat a wide range of eye conditions including dry eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, corneal infections, retinal disorders and eyelid issues. Additionally, I perform cataract, glaucoma, cornea and eyelid surgery.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityPhD, Chemical and Biological Engineering, 2011
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisM.S., Biomedical Engineering, 2000 - 2001
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisB.S., Biomedical Engineering, Cum laude, 1996 - 2001
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisB.A., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Summa cum laude, 1996 - 2001
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisMSc, Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude, 2001
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisB.S., Biomedical Engineering, Cum Laude, 2001
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineA.B., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2012
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014
  • Distinguished poster award at the 2014 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Meeting NANOS, 2013
  • Global Health Initiative International Travel Scholarship Northwestern University, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Morphological and electrophysiological evidence for an ionotropic GABA receptor of novel pharmacology  
    Shen, D.W., Higgs, M.H., Salvay, D.M., Olney, J.W., Lukasiewicz, P.D. and Romano, C., J Neurophysiol, 1/1/2002

Abstracts/Posters

  • Correlation between clinical parameters and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
    Salvay, D.M., Padhye, L.V., Huecker, J.B., Gordon, M.O., Sharma, A. and Van Stavern, G.P., North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Meeting, Snowbird, UT, 1/1/2013
  • Extracellular matrix protein-coated scaffolds enhance islet survival and function.
    Yap, W.T., Salvay, D.M., Silliman, M.A., Zhang, X., Bannon, Z.G., Kaufman, D.B., Lowe Jr., W.L., Shea, L.D., Biomedical Engineering Society 2012 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2012
  • Enhanced islet survival and function on extracellular matrix protein-coated scaffolds.
    Yap, W.T., Salvay, D.M., Silliman, M.A., Zhang, X., Bannon, Z.G., Kaufman, D.B., Lowe Jr., W.L., Shea, L.D., The Society for Biological Engineering of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 6th International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Berkeley, CA, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Advocacy 
    St. Louis, MO - 1/28/2014
  • Correlation between papilledema grade and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in idiopathic intracranial hypertension. 
    Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, CO - 1/18/2014
  • Auto-enucleation: case report and review. 
    St. Louis, MO - 1/25/2013
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Grant Support

  • Malkin Family Foundation ScholarshipMalking Family Foundation2007–2008
  • Inductive Polymer Scaffolds For Islet TransplantationNational Institute Of Biomedical Imaging And Bioengineering2007–2008

Committees

  • Member, Medical Quality Review Committee 2016 - Present

Research History

  • Doctoral ResearcherConducted doctoral research on the use of three-dimensional, synthetic, polymeric, microporous, tissue engineering scaffolds for pancreatic islet transplantation and gene delivery.2004 - 2009
  • Research AssistantDepartment of Ophthalmology, Washington University in St. Louis2000 - 2001
  • Research FellowNational Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health2000 - 2000
  • Research FellowDynamac Corporation, Life Sciences Division, Kennedy Space Center, NASA1999 - 1999

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