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Ivan Suner, MD, Ophthalmology, Tampa, FL

IvanJoseSunerMDMBA(He/Him)

Ophthalmology Tampa, FL

Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Managing Partner, Retina Associates of Florida, P.A.

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  • Office

    602 S Macdill Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33609
    Phone+1 813-875-6373
    Fax+1 813-876-0960

Education & Training

  • University of South Florida
    University of South FloridaMBA, Business - Health Care and Finance, 2011 - 2014
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
  • Norwalk Hospital/Yale University
    Norwalk Hospital/Yale UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1992
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A., Biology, Magna cum laude, 1984 - 1988
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Senior Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists, 2010
  • Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2009
  • Honor Award American Society of Retina Specialists, 2008
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Responsiveness of the NEI-VFQ-25 to Visual Acuity Gains in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema: Evidence from the RIDE and RISE Trials  
    Suner IJ, Bressler NM, Varma R, Dolan CM, Ward J, Trupcu A, Retina, 1/1/2017
  • Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network, Association of Baseline Visual Acuity and Retinal Thickness With 1-Year Efficacy of Aflibercept, Bevacizumab, and Ranib...  
    Wells JA, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Aiello LP, Antoszyk AN, Baker CW, Bressler NM, Browning DJ, Connor CG, Elman MJ, Ferris FL, Friedman SM, Melia M, Pieramici DJ, Sun J..., JAMA Ophthalmol, 1/1/2016
  • Effect of Ranibizumab on the Decision to Drive and Vision Function Relevant to Driving, in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema: Report from RESTORE, RIDE, and RISE Tr...  
    Bressler NM, Varma R, Mitchell P, Suner IJ, Dolan C, Ward J, Ferreira A, Ehrlich J, Turpcu A, JAMA Ophthalmol, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Long-Term Continuous Treatment of Wet AMD with Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents (FIDO Study): 10-Year Results 
    Mykonos, Greece - 1/1/2017
  • 10-Year Outcomes of Eyes Receiving Continuous, Fixed-Interval Dosing of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration... 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2017
  • Long-term Outcomes in Eyes Receiving Fixed-Interval Dosing of Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (FIDO Study) 
    Paris, France - 1/1/2015
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Other

  • Measuring Quality of Life for Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 
    Matchar DB, Suner IJ, Samsa GP, McCrory DC, Cline K, Lee PP, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    1/1/2006
  • Influences of the lateral geniculate nucleus in the specification of primary visual cortex in Macaca mulatta. 
    Suner IJ, Doctoral thesis
    Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT - 1/1/1992
  • Studies in the purification of and the precocious induction of synthesis of juvenile hormone esterase in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta. 
    Suner IJ, Honors thesis for Bachelor of Arts Degree, Department of Biology
    Harvard University, Cambridge, MA - 1/1/1988

Press Mentions

  • Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual Acuity
    Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual AcuityMay 1st, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish