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Office
6430 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817Phone+1 240-482-1100Fax+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.
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 MissouriMBA, executive MBA, 2019 - 2021
- University of TorontoFellowship, 2014 - 2015
- McGill UniversityResidency, 2009 - 2014
- McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2009, MD
- McGill UniversityBS, (Hon.) Microbiology & Immunology, 2001 - 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- MD State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- MO State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- SC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- NE State Medical License 2019 - 2021
- 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
- 96 citationsEvaluation of eyedrop administration by inexperienced patients after cataract surgeryJella Angela An, Oscar Kasner, Deborah Anne Samek, Valérie Lévesque
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2014-11-01 - 47 citationsComparison Of Surgical Outcomes Of 360° Circumferential Trabeculotomy Versus Sectoral Excisional Goniotomy With The Kahook Dual Blade At 6 Months.Matthew T Hirabayashi, Dayeong Lee, Joshua T King, Samuel Thomsen, Jella A An
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2019-10-15 - 39 citationsOutcome of phacoemulsification combined with excisional goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade in severe glaucoma patients at 6 months.Matthew T Hirabayashi, Joshua T King, Dayeong Lee, Jella A An
Clinical Ophthalmology. 2019-04-24
Journal Articles
- Inadvertent cyclodialysis cleft and hypotony following ab-interno trabeculotomy using the trabectome device requiring surgical repairT. Berk, J. An, I. Ahmed., Journal of Glaucoma, 1/1/2016
- Evaluation of eye drop administration of inexperienced patients after cataract surgeryJ. 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 monocytesD. 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 DJ. 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 SurgeryJakarta, 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
- Fellow
- American Glaucoma SocietyFellow
- The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)Member
Other Languages
- French, Korean
External Links
- Academic Profilehttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/profiles/details/jella-an
- LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/jella-an
- Youtubehttp://www.youtube.com/c/JellaAnMD
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