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Jella An, MD, Ophthalmology, Bethesda, MD

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Ophthalmology Bethesda, MD

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Medical Director; Vice Chair of Clinical Practice Network; Associate Professor; Glaucoma Specialist

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  • Office

    6430 Rockledge Drive
    Bethesda, MD 20817
    Phone+1 240-482-1100
    Fax+1 240-482-1105

Summary

  • I am a glaucoma and cataract surgeon and associate professor at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University. I work with the leadership team to direct the clinical operation and strategic planning of Wilmer Eye clinics. I am passionate about teaching and leading research on improving outcomes of newer MIGS and other innovative surgical approaches to move the ophthalmology field forward.
  • Microinvasive glaucoma surgery preserves Columbia woman's sight

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    Casual Conversation Leads to History Making Surgery

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    Jella An, MD

    Medical School McGill University Faculty of Medicine Residency McGill University Faculty of Medicine Fellowship University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Board

    January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Clinical Expertise

  • Glaucoma and related disorders, Cataract surgery, Glaucoma drainage implant surgery, Complex cataract surgery, Anterior segment reconstruction, Minimally invasive cataract surgery, Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, Glaucoma, Cataract And Anterior Segment

Education & Training

  • Trulaske College of Business, University of Missouri
    Trulaske College of Business, University of MissouriMBA, executive MBA, 2019 - 2021
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoFellowship, 2014 - 2015
  • McGill University
    McGill UniversityResidency, 2009 - 2014
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2009, MD
  • McGill University
    McGill UniversityBS, (Hon.) Microbiology & Immunology, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2016 - 2020
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaFRCSC

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Young Clinician-Scientist Award American Glaucoma Society, 2017
  • Advancement of Physician Scientists Award American Glaucoma Society, 2016
  • Best Resident Surgeon Graduation Award Best Resident Surgeon Graduation Award, 2014, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Inadvertent cyclodialysis cleft and hypotony following ab-interno trabeculotomy using the trabectome device requiring surgical repair  
    T. Berk, J. An, I. Ahmed., Journal of Glaucoma, 1/1/2016
  • Evaluation of eye drop administration of inexperienced patients after cataract surgery  
    J. An, O. Kasner, D. Samek, V. Levesque., Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 1/1/2014
  • Children with atopic histories exhibit impaired lipopolysaccharide-induced Toll-like receptor-4 signaling in peripheral monocytes  
    D. Prefontaine, A. B-Langelier, P. Fiset, J. Guay, J. An, M. Mazer, Q. Hamid, and B. Mazer., Clinical & Experimental Allergy, 1/1/2010
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Three Techniques for Adjusting Intraocular Pressure following Microincision Cataract Surgery.
    J. Jarstad, J. An and B. Buckner., Asia-Australia Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy) Annual Meeting, Seoul, Korea, 1/1/2017
  • Symptomatic Macular Melanocytic Lesions Treated with Intravitreal Bevacizumab.
    J. An, C. Corriveau, M. Sebag, S. Callejo., ARVO Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2013
  • Outcomes of Laser Vision Correction in Myopes with Postoperative Corneal Curvatures Less than 37 D
    J. An, E. Adiguzel, M. Cohen, A. Wallerstein., The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Novel Decorin and SAHA Combination Therapy to Treat Bleb Fibrosis in Vivo in Rabbits. 
    Honolulu, HI - 1/1/2018
  • Targeting Success: Getting the Most Out of Schlemm’s Canal MIGS Surgeries. 
    Jakarta, Indonesia - 1/1/2018
  • Rationale for Combined Glaucoma and Keratoplasty Surgery 
    Jakarta, Indonesia - 1/1/2018
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Authored Content

  • January is Glaucoma Awareness MonthJanuary 2019

Grant Support

  • American Glaucoma SocietyYoung Clinician Scientist AwardPresent

Committees

  • Ophthalmology Dept. Representative, School of Medicine Diversity Committee 2018 - 2018
  • Ophthalmology Dept. Representative, Operating Room Operating Committee, University of Missouri 2017 - 2018
  • Director, Continuing Medical Education Director 2016 - 2018

Research History

  • Surgical outcomes of ab-interno trabeculectomy2017 - 2018
  • Wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery2016 - 2018
  • Outcome analysis of micropulse cyclophotocoagulation

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Korean