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Thomas Hanscom, MD, Ophthalmology, Santa Monica, CA

ThomasAlanHanscomMD

Ophthalmology Santa Monica, CA

Retinal Disease

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA

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  • Office

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd
    Suite # 720e
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Phone+1 310-829-3303
    Fax+1 310-829-3301

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1978 - 1979
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1978
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Ophthalmology, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1977 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1978 - 2002
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Researchers Report One Drug More Effective in Treating Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Researchers Report One Drug More Effective in Treating Wet Age-Related Macular DegenerationApril 21st, 2023
  • Alzheimer's: Could Blood Vessel Damage in the Eyes Be Driving Cognitive Impairment?
    Alzheimer's: Could Blood Vessel Damage in the Eyes Be Driving Cognitive Impairment?May 31st, 2023
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration Expected to Affect 288 Million People by 2040
    Age-Related Macular Degeneration Expected to Affect 288 Million People by 2040January 17th, 2024

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