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Guillermo Amescua, MD, Ophthalmology, Miami, FL

GuillermoAmescuaMD

Ophthalmology • Miami, FL

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Uveitis

Professor, Clinical Ophthalmology, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

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  • Office

    900 NW 17 ST
    Miami, FL 33136
    Phone+1 305-326-6147
    Fax+1 305-326-6337

Summary

  • Dr. Guillermo Amescua is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital and University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. He received his medical degree from Monterrey Institute of Technology, completed his residency training at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by cornea and uveitis training at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He has been in practice 13 years. He specializes in anterior segment related, cataract related, cornea & external disease, and uveitis and is experienced in artificial corneal surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2010 - 2012
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
  • Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)
    Creighton University School of Medicine/Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2004 - 2006
  • Escuela de Medicina Ignacio A. Santos
    Escuela de Medicina Ignacio A. SantosClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2007 - 2015
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2010 - 2010
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Peter and Ruth Laibson Endowed Cornea Lecture Wills Eye Hospital, 2022
  • Dr. José Belmonte Martinez Lecture FacoElche, 2022
  • Leadership Award Florida Ophthalmology Society, 2020
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Almost 70 Infections Linked to Recalled Eyedrops in 16 States, CDC Says
    Almost 70 Infections Linked to Recalled Eyedrops in 16 States, CDC SaysApril 9th, 2023
  • Do UV Wands Actually Kill Viruses, or Are They Snake Oil in the Digital Age?
    Do UV Wands Actually Kill Viruses, or Are They Snake Oil in the Digital Age?October 12th, 2021
  • Fact Check: Should You Use UV Light to Kill the Coronavirus?
    Fact Check: Should You Use UV Light to Kill the Coronavirus?April 19th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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