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Robert Steinmetz, MD, Ophthalmology, Tallahassee, FL

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Ophthalmology Tallahassee, FL

Retinal Disease

Physician

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  • Office

    Southern Vitreoretinal Associates
    2439 Care Dr
    Tallahassee, FL 32308
    Phone+1 850-942-6700
    Fax+1 850-942-5735

Clinical Expertise

  • Macular edema, Vitrectomy, Macula Degeneration

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1987 - 1989
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Ocular Pathology With David J. Apple, MD, 1983 - 1983
  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
    Gundersen Lutheran Medical FoundationInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1982, MD
  • Luther College
    Luther CollegeBA, biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1974 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1997 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1983 - 1990
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 1999
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Correlation between lipids extracted from Bruch’s membrane and age.  
    Sheraidah G, Steinmetz RL, Maguire JI, Pauleikhoff D, Marshall J., and Bird AC, Ophthalmol 1993;100:47-51
  • Acute-Onset Endophthalmitis in Silicone Oil-filled Eyes Managed With Intravitreal Antibiotics Alone  
    Steinmetz RL, Vyas S, Ashmore,E, Brooks HL, Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, 3/2018
  • Aging and the retina  
    Ai E, and Steinmetz RL, Geriatr Ophthalmol, 1/1/1987

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Endophthalmitis in a Silicone Oil-filled Eye Following Retinal Detachment Repair Managed with Intravitreal Antibiotics
    Steinmetz RL, The Retina Society Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 2017
  • Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Treatment of Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration, 2.5 mg vs 1.25 mg
    Brooks HL, Ashmore ED, Barker DL, Steinmetz RL, and Newell CK., The ARVO Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2006
  • Assessment of Triamcinolone Treatment for Neovascular Glaucoma
    Brooks H.L., Caballero S., Newell, C.K., Steinmetz R.L., Watson D., Grant MB., The ARVO Annual Meeting, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci., Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1/1/2004
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Press Mentions

  • Macular Degeneration Affects Eyes
    Macular Degeneration Affects EyesAugust 28th, 2020
  • Treatment Tested For Macular Degeneration
    Treatment Tested For Macular Degeneration August 28th, 2020
  • Drug Restores Sight in Some AMD Patients
    Drug Restores Sight in Some AMD Patients August 28th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German