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Richard Scartozzi, MD, Ophthalmology, Danbury, CT

RichardScartozziMD, FACS, FICS, FAAO, FAPCR, CPI

Ophthalmology Danbury, CT

Retinal Disease

Dr. Richard Scartozzi, MD, FACS, FICS, FAAO, FAPCR, CPI, specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, macula, and vitreous as a Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Partner, and Principal Investigator at Connecticut Eye Consultants

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  • Office

    69 Sand Pit Rd
    Danbury, CT 06810
    Phone+1 203-791-2020
    Fax+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 Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2006 - 2008
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2003 - 2006
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellInternship, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2003
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2002, M.D., Class Rank: 14 of 114
  • SUNY at Stony Brook
    SUNY at Stony BrookB.S., Biochemistry, Valedictorian, 1994 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    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
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Italian