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Roxana Ursea, MD, Ophthalmology, Tucson, AZ

RoxanaUrseaMD

Ophthalmology Tucson, AZ

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Uveitis

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Arizona COM Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Division

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  • Office

    707 N Alvernon Way
    Ste 301
    Tucson, AZ 85711
    Phone+1 520-694-1460
    Fax+1 520-694-1464

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2002
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1998 - 2001
  • Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
    Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyClass of 1986
  • Nicolae Balcescu Lyceum
    Nicolae Balcescu LyceumBS, Biology and Chemistry, 1976 - 1980
  • Nicolae Tonitza School of Art
    Nicolae Tonitza School of ArtNo Degree, Painting and Sculpture, 1974 - 1978
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Ocular Immunology/Uveitis
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Ocular Imaging - High Frequency Ultrasound

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
  • "Vernon and Virginia Furrow" Award for Excellence in Teaching Clinical Sciences Graduate Medical Education College of Medicine, University Arizona, 2009
  • Vernon and Virginia Furrow Award for Excellence College of Medicine, University Arizona, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of Artemis 2 ultrasound and optical coherence tomography corneal thickness profiles  
    Ursea R, Feng M, Urs R, Roy Choudhury A, Silverman RH, J Refract Surg, 1/1/2013
  • Anterior-segment imaging for assessment of glaucoma  
    Ursea R, Silverman RH, Expert Rev Ophthalmol, 1/1/2010
  • Is tisseel a viable option in posterior lamellar keratoplasty?  
    Oberg TJ, Friday JW, Ursea R, Snyder RW, Cornea, 1/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Value of Amniotic Membrane Patch in the Treatment of Corneal Thinning as Assessed by Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography.
    Kassm T, Ursea R, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Orlando, FL, 5/4/2014
  • The value of anterior segment imaging in the assessment and management of glaucoma patients.
    Ursea R, World Ophthalmology Congress, Tokyo, Japan, 4/2/2014
  • "Miller Fisher syndrome: A Rare Variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome."
    Gilani F, Ursea R, Arizona Health Science Center Frontiers in Biomedical Research Poster Forum, Tucson, AZ, 11/1/2013
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Lectures

  • "Anterior segment imaging: Ultrasound biomicroscopy and anterior segment Optical Coherence Tomography." 
    1/18/2014
  • "Assessment of Amniotic Membrane Benefit Using Ocular Imaging Techniques." 
    New Orleans, LA - 11/18/2013
  • "The accurate diagnosis of iris lesions is greatly facilitated by choosing the appropriate ocular imaging technique." 
    Hobart, Tasmania - 11/2/2013
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Other

  • Working with the small pupil. 
    Miller KM, Levy J, Ursea R, Blecher MH, Fishkind WJ, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
    11/1/2007
  • Favorite Phaco Technique. 
    Packard RB, Ursea R, Kellan RE, Allen D, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
    6/1/2006
  • Annual report of the National Medical Research Council (NMRC) 
    Lim WK, Fujimoto C, Ursea R, Mahesh SP, Silver P, Chan CC, Gery I, Nussenblatt RB
    1/1/2005
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