Dr. Scartozzi is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
69 Sand Pit Rd
Danbury, CT 06810Phone+1 203-791-2020Fax+1 203-778-6238
Summary
- Doctor Richard Scartozzi, MD, FACS, FICS, FAAO, FAPCR, CPI, is a clinician/surgeon, teacher, and researcher with years of experience. He has trained at top institutions such as Johns Hopkins Medical School, Wills Eye Hospital, and Doheny Eye Institute. Doctor Scartozzi is a Connecticut retina and macula specialist with a national reputation, skilled in the treatment of macular degeneration, macular holes and puckers, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments and tears, floaters, retinal vein occlusions, complications of cataract surgery, uveitis, sutureless small gauge vitrectomy surgery, eye laser surgery, and the use of Eylea, Vabysmo, Lucentis, Avastin, Ozurdex, Jetrea, macular eye vitamins, and other eye therapies.
Education & Training
- University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2006 - 2008
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
- Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2002, M.D., Class Rank: 14 of 114
- SUNY at Stony BrookB.S., Biochemistry, Valedictorian, 1994 - 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
- NY State Medical License 2008 - 2026
- CT State Medical License 2007 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 2003 - 2006
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
- Association of Clinical Research ProfessionalsCertified Principal Investigator
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAPCR) Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research, 2016
- Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) Association of Clinical Research Professionals, 2014
- Fellow (FICS) International College of Surgeons, 2014
- Join now to see all
Clinical Trials
- Comparative Effectiveness Study of Intravitreal Aflibercept, Bevacizumab, and Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
- Efficacy and Safety of RTH258 Versus Aflibercept - Study 1 Start of enrollment: 2014 Dec 08
- Study of Pegcetacoplan (APL-2) Therapy in Patients With Geographic Atrophy Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 24
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsPostoperative endophthalmitis caused by Candida parapsilosis: clinical features and treatment outcomes.Richard Scartozzi, D. Tom, Peter E. Liggett, Harry W. Flynn
Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging. 2011-03-10 - 12 citationsBilateral improvement of persistent diffuse diabetic macular oedema after unilateral intravitreal bevacizumab (Avastin) injection.R Scartozzi, J R Chao, A. C. Walsh, Dean Eliott
Eye. 2009-05-01 - 1 citationsRhegmatogenous retinal detachment after a lower extremity dog bite: a case reportTarek Alasil, Sam Eljammal, Richard Scartozzi, Dean Eliott
Cases Journal. 2008-10-07
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- International College of Surgeons - ICSFellow
- Fellow
- New England Ophthalmological SocietyMember
- Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research - APCRFellow
- Connecticut Society of Eye PhysiciansMember
- Vit-Buckle SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Italian
External Links
- Practicehttp://www.cteye2020.com/
- Professionalhttp://www.drscartozzi.com
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: