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Derek Welsbie, MD, Ophthalmology, La Jolla, CA

DerekStuartWelsbieMD

Ophthalmology La Jolla, CA

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    9415 Campus Point Dr
    La Jolla, CA 92093
    Phone+1 858-534-6290
    Fax+1 619-543-3183

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
  • Olive View/UCLA Medical Center
    Olive View/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2010 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Thyroid Hormone Signaling Specifies Cone Subtypes in Human Retinal Organoids  
    James Taylor, Donald J Zack, Derek S Welsbie, Science Magazine

Press Mentions

  • Injury to Axon Can Stop Neuron Growth, Says New Study
    Injury to Axon Can Stop Neuron Growth, Says New StudyDecember 15th, 2020
  • Researcher Spotlight: Anna La Torre, PhD
    Researcher Spotlight: Anna La Torre, PhDOctober 14th, 2020
  • Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Annual Research Grants During World Glaucoma Week
    Glaucoma Research Foundation Announces $1.2 Million in Annual Research Grants During World Glaucoma WeekMarch 10th, 2020
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