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James Martel, MD, Ophthalmology, Rancho Cordova, CA

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Ophthalmology Rancho Cordova, CA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education Professor and Chair Department of Ophthalmology Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology California Northstate University College of Medicine Elk Grove, CA 95757

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  • Office

    11216 Trinity River Dr
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
    Phone+1 916-635-6161
    Fax+1 916-631-3788

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1985
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1982
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Sacramento Magazine, 2021
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Stevens Johnson Syndrome without Skin Lesions A Rare and Clinically Challenging Disease  
    Anders, U Taylor EJ Martel JB, Emergency Medicine, 5/1/2015

Lectures

  • Symposium of the Committee on Applications of Physics: Microtomography-New Three Dimensional Microscopy 
    American Physical Society - 1987
  • A New Model of Diabetic Cataractogenesis 
    National Eye Institute - 1987

Press Mentions

  • Sacramento Magazine’s Top Doctors 2021
    Sacramento Magazine’s Top Doctors 2021January 6th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Clinician ScientistJohns Hopkins Medical Institutions1984–1987

Professional Memberships