MarioR.Del CidMD

Ophthalmology • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Anterior Segment Related, Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Retina Specialist - Retina Group of Florida

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Office
6333 N Federal Hwy
Suite 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Phone+1 954-776-6880

Summary

A native of South Florida, Dr. Mario del Cid joined the Retina Group of Florida after completing his fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous at the Cincinnati Eye Institute and the University of Cincinnati in Ohio.

Dr. del Cid received his Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Psychology from Florida International University. He earned his Medical Degree from Tulane University. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he was awarded the Mary Bass Boenker Scholar Award, named Resident of the Year, and served as Chief Resident.
Dr. del Cid has a research interest in the use of non-steroidal therapeutics in ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy and advances in minimally invasive ophthalmic surgery. He has presented his research at various meetings including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Retina Society and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has multiple publications in various peer-reviewed journals and has extensive experience in clinical research studies. Dr. del Cid is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Broward County Ophthalmological Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. del Cid is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has an appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University as Clinical Assistant Professor.

Dr. del Cid has volunteered his time on various medical mission trips including trips to Guatemala and Vietnam. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family and enjoys biking, golfing, and marathon running. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Education & Training

University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2010 - 2012
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
Ochsner Clinic FoundationInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2006
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of MedicineB.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2012 - 2026
KY State Medical License 2010 - 2013
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2013
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Clinical Assistant Proffessor Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine - FIU, 2012
Resident of the Year UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 2010
Chief Resident UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 2010
Mary Bass Boenker Excellence in Research Award UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 2010
Mary Bass Boenker Scholar Award for Excellence in Research 2010
Resident of the Year Award 2010
Dr. Mark Gallardo Academic Excellence Award for Highest OKAP Score 2008
Golden Key National Honor Society 2001
Alpha Epsilon Delta 2001
Phi Kappa Phi 2001
Phi Beta Kappa 2001
Graduate of the FIU Honors College 2001
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
Pars plana posterior capsulotomy in a patient with a telescope prosthesis for age-related macular degeneration.
Michael Singer, Mario R del Cid, Christopher R Stelton, Terry Boord
Archives of Ophthalmology. 2010-08-01

Journal Articles

Incidence of Corneal Melt in Clinical Practice: Our Experience Versus a Meta-Analysis of the Literature
Singer MA, del Cid MR, Luth J, Porbandarwalla SS, Herro A, Pollard J, Woods P, Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, 1/1/2011
Pars Plana Capsulotomy in a Patient with an Implantable Miniature Telescope for AMD
Singer MA, del Cid MR, Stelton C, Boord T, Archives of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2010
Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
del Cid MR, Anand RG, Sossaman GN, Shah SB, The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society, 1/1/2008

Abstracts/Posters

27-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy.
del Cid MR, Riemann CD, University of Cincinnati Annual Ophthalmologic and Research Symposium; and Retina Society Meeting, Cincinnati, OH and Washington, DC, 1/1/2012
Autoflourescence Findings in Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome.
del Cid MR, Miller DM, University of Cincinnati Annual Ophthalmologic Conference and Research Symposium, Cincinnati, OH, 1/1/2011
Corneal Melts Associated with the Use of Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): A Review of the Literature.
del Cid MR, Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2010
Perioperative Corneal Abrasion Prevention Project:
O’Connor P, del Cid MR, UTHSCSA Department of Ophthalmology Quality Improvement Project, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2010
Topical Nonsteroidal Therapy for the Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
del Cid MR, Singer MA, Bell D, Invstigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Poster at ARVO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2010
Factors Associated with Repeat Vitreous Hemorrhage Following Vitrectomy for Diabetic Vitreous Hemorrhage.
del Cid MR, Trichopoulos N, Liang Y, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science; ARVO (Poster); Alamo City Ophthalmology Clinical Conference (Presentation), Ft. Lauderdale, FL and San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2009
Are Topical Non-steroidals Safe for Long Term Use? (Poster)
Singer MA, del Cid MR, American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2009
Unknown Case: Ocular Castleman’s Disease.
Singer MA, del Cid MR, Retina Congress Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 1/1/2009
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