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Office
17 E 102nd St
New York, NY 10029Phone+1 212-241-0939Fax+1 718-741-4798
Summary
- I am a board certified retina surgeon practicing in New York, NY.
Education & Training
- University of RochesterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2011 - 2013
- University at BuffaloResidency, Ophthalmology, 2008 - 2011
- Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
- State University of New York at Buffalo School of MedicinePh.D., Biophysics, 1999 - 2007
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2007, MD, PhD, Deans Award
- College of the Holy CrossB.A., English, Magna Cum Laude, 1995 - 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2011 - 2026
- PA State Medical License 2007 - 2008
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Medflow EHR, Medflow, Inc., 2013
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
- Deans Award University at Buffalo Medical Alumni Association, 2007
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsIntravitreal dexamethasone insert in diabetic macular edema super-refractory to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy:Carl S. Wilkins, Ethan K. Sobol, Gareth M.C. Lema, Jessica G. Lee, Richard B Rosen
European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021-03-23 - 3 citationsHigh Myopia Prevalence across Racial Groups in the United States: A Systematic Scoping Review.Bryana Banashefski, Michelle K Rhee, Gareth M C Lema
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023-04-21 - 16 citationsIntra-Arterial Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Central Retinal Artery OcclusionEthan K Sobol, Yu Sakai, Danielle Wheelwright, Carl S Wilkins, Amanda Norchi
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2021-02-16
Journal Articles
- The Case of Bitemporal Visual Field DefectsScheafer, J.L., Lema, G., Patel, S, Eyenet, 1/1/2017
- OCT Angiography in Retinal and Macular Diseases, F Bandello, EH Souied, and G Querques, editors Developments in Ophthalmology, Vol 56 F Bandello, series editor S Karge...Lema, G. M. C., American Orthoptic Journal, 1/1/2016
- Association of Baseline Visual Acuity and Retinal Thickness With 1-Year Efficacy of Aflibercept, Bevacizumab, and Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular EdemaWells, J. A., et al, JAMA Ophthalmology, 1/1/2016
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Abstracts/Posters
- Prognostic Indicators of Visual Acuity after Open Globe Injury.Lema, G, Lin, Henry, and Yoganathan, P., Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/3/2015
- Prognostic indicators of final visual acuity after open globe injuries and secondary pars plana vitrectomy.Lema, G, and Yoganathan, P., American Society of Retina Specialists Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1/24/2013
- Prognostic Factors of Final Visual Outcome after Open Globe Injury.Lema, G., Abu Samra, K., Yoganathan, P., Canadian Ophthalmological Society Annual Meeting and Exhibition; ARVO; Translational Research: Seeing the Possibilities;, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2012; Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2012, 1/26/2012
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Lectures
- Immunologic Mechanisms of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy.Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 1/25/2017
- Posterior Manifestations of Ocular Trauma.Le Meridien Amman, Amman, Jordan, 2016; Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2017 - 1/25/2017
- Ocular Trauma in Sports.University at Buffalo School of Medicine. Buffalo, NY - 1/21/2017
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Other
- WNY Living. Interview, Host: Janet SnyderLema, G., Channel 2 NBC WGRZ
http://www.wgrz.com/mobile/article/entertainment/television/programs/wny-living/october-21-ross-eye-institute/71-484851559
Buffalo, NY - 1/21/2017 - AM Buffalo. Interview, Host: Linda PellegrinoLema, G., Channel 7 ABC WKBW
http://www.wkbw.com/am-buffalo/western-new-york-5k-vision-walk
Buffalo, NY - 1/10/2016 - Thesis: Modeling Kinetic Modes of GABA-A Receptor GatingLema G
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Authored Content
- Another Voice: Not seeing eye to eye with Independent HealthDecember 2018
Press Mentions
- Implanting a Patient’s Own Reprogrammed Stem Cells Shows Early Positive Results for Treating Dry AMDSeptember 16th, 2022
- Mount Sinai Launches First and Only Eye Stroke Service in New York City to Rapidly Diagnose and Treat Blinding ConditionOctober 18th, 2021
- New York City Actor Alex Weisman Back at Work After Suffering Serious Eye Injury in Random Subway AttackApril 7th, 2021
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