Deborah KletzkySchlossmanMD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

Join to view full profile

Dr. Schlossman is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Schlossman's full profile

Already have an account?

Office
1 Joslin Place
Boston, MA 02215
Phone+1 617-309-2554

Summary

Dr. Deborah Kletzky Schlossman is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. She is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 29 years. She specializes in cataract surgery and and diabetic retinal disease.

Education & Training

Joslin Diabetes CenterFellowship, Diabetic Eye Disease, 1992 - 1993
MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1992
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society 1987
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2011-2013
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

A Pilot Study of Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2003 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 2
A Phase 2 Evaluation of Anti-VEGF Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema: Bevacizumab (Avastin) Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
Completed
Phase 2
A Pilot Study of Peribulbar Triamcinolone Acetonide for Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2004 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 2
The Course of Response to Focal Photocoagulation for DME Start of enrollment: 2007 Jan 01
Completed
Effect of Diabetes Education During Retinal Ophthalmology Visits on Diabetes Control Start of enrollment: 2011 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
NSAID Phase II for Non-central Involved Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
Completed
Phase 2
Prompt Panretinal Photocoagulation Versus Ranibizumab+Deferred Panretinal Photocoagulation for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Start of enrollment: 2012 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 3
Comparative Effectiveness Study of Intravitreal Aflibercept, Bevacizumab, and Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 3
Treatment for CI-DME in Eyes With Very Good VA Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 3
Phase II Combination Steroid and Anti-VEGF for Persistent DME Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 2
The Effect of Intravitreal Ranibizumab on Visual Acuity and Hard Exudate Resolution in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema With Center Involved Edema and Lipid Exudates Start of enrollment: 2015 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 1, Phase 2
Anti-VEGF Treatment for Prevention of PDR/DME Start of enrollment: 2016 Jan 01
Completed
Phase 3
PRP vs Bevacizumab for PDR Treatment Start of enrollment: 2016 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
Anti-VEGF vs. Prompt Vitrectomy for VH From PDR Start of enrollment: 2016 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
DRCR.Net Aflibercept vs. Bevacizumab + Deferred Aflibercept for the Treatment of CI-DME Start of enrollment: 2017 Dec 07
Completed
Phase 3
PROMINENT-Eye Ancillary Study (Protocol AD) Start of enrollment: 2018 Jan 15
Terminated
Phase 3
Effects of Pneumatic Vitreolysis on Vitreomacular Traction Start of enrollment: 2018 Oct 16
Completed
Phase 3
Effects of Pneumatic Vitreolysis on Macular Hole Start of enrollment: 2018 Nov 14
Completed
Not Applicable
A Pilot Study Evaluating Photobiomodulation Therapy for Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2019 Apr 10
Completed
Not Applicable
Fenofibrate for Prevention of DR Worsening Start of enrollment: 2021 Mar 05
Recruiting
Phase 3
Macular Perfusion Changes After Anti-VEGF Versus Targeted Retinal Photocoagulation in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Start of enrollment: 2021 Mar 30
Completed
Phase 4
Evaluation of Tonabersat for DME Start of enrollment: 2023 May 02
Recruiting
Phase 2
Randomized Trial Comparing Immediate vs. Deferred Surgery for Symptomatic ERM Start of enrollment: 2022 Feb 22
Recruiting
Not Applicable
Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1003 citations
Aflibercept, bevacizumab, or ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema.
John A. Wells, Adam R. Glassman, Allison R. Ayala, Lee M. Jampol, Lloyd Paul Aiello
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2015-03-26
1028 citations
Randomized Trial Evaluating Ranibizumab Plus Prompt or Deferred Laser or Triamcinolone Plus Prompt Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
Michael J. Elman, Lloyd Paul Aiello, Roy W. Beck, Neil M. Bressler, Susan B. Bressler
Ophthalmology. 2010-06-01
111 citations
Retinal Thickness in People with Diabetes and Minimal or No Diabetic Retinopathy: Heidelberg Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomography
Kakarla V. Chalam, Susan B. Bressler, Allison R. Edwards, Brian B. Berger, Neil M. Bressler
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2012-12-01

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
Fellow

External Links

Joslin https://eye.hms.harvard.edu/deborahschlossman
Paintingshttps://www.deborahschlossman.com/
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dschlossman