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Zelia Correa, MD, Ophthalmology, Miami, FL

ZeliaMaria da SilvaCorreaMDPhD(She/Her)

Ophthalmology Miami, FL

Retinal Disease, Ocular Oncology

Professor, Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

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  • Office

    900 NW 17th Street
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Miami, FL 33136
    Phone+1 305-326-6000
    Fax+1 305-482-4875

Summary

  • Dr. Zelia Correa is an ophthalmologist based in Miami, FL, specializing in retinal disease and ocular oncology. She received her PhD in Visual Sciences and Clinical Medical Research from the Federal University of Sao Paulo. Dr. Correa has held numerous academic and clinical positions, currently serving as a Professor at UMHC - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute since 2020. Her experience includes treatment areas such as melanoma, fine needle aspiration, retinoblastoma, radioactive plaque therapy, and lymphoma. She has published research on uveal melanoma and related topics in prominent journals. Dr. Correa has been recognized with several awards, including the Academic Faculty Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2014.

Education & Training

  • Federal University of Sao Paulo
    Federal University of Sao PauloPh.D., Clinical Medical Research, 2000 - 2003
  • UNIFESP (Federal university of Sao Paulo)
    UNIFESP (Federal university of Sao Paulo)PhD, Visual Sciences, 2003
  • Faculdade Riopretense de Filosofia Ciencias e Letras
    Faculdade Riopretense de Filosofia Ciencias e LetrasBachelors, Portuguese & Graduate English Languages, 1985 - 1989
  • Other
    OtherClass of 1989
  • Faculdade Riopretense de Filosofia Ciencias e Letras
    Faculdade Riopretense de Filosofia Ciencias e LetrasBA, Portuguese and English Language and Literature, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2027
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2018 - 2022
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • Ophthalmology
    Brazilian Board of OphthalmologyOphthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Academic Faculty Teacher of the Year Award – Department of Ophthalmology University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2014
  • Global Alliances Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
  • Leadership Recognition Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Eye preserving treatment for invasive conjunctival melanoma  
    Dzwonczyk A, Correa ZM, Kulwin D, Augsburger JJ, JAMA Ophthalmol, 1/28/2014
  • Relationship between rate of posterior uveal melanoma flattening following plaque radiotherapy and GEP class of tumor cells  
    Correa ZM, Augsburger JJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 1/9/2014
  • Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy to Prevent Radiation Maculopathy: Fact or Fiction?  
    Correa ZM, Retina Times, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Has survival time of patients following detection of metastatic uveal melanoma really increased in recent years?
    Augsburger JJ, Correa ZM, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
  • Scleral necrosis in patients with posterior uveal melanomas evaluated by transcleral FNAB and treated by focal radiation: incidence and management.
    Correa ZM, Augsburger JJ, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2014
  • Relacao entre regressao da espessura tumoral de melanomas coroideos pos braquiterapia e seu perfil de expressao genica. Free paper presentation.
    Correa ZM, Augsburger JJ, XXX Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology and XXXVII Brazilian Congress of Ophthalmology, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1/9/2013
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Lectures

  • Retrospective Evaluation of a Community Physician Rubric for Assessment of Third-Year Medical Student Performance – Medical Student Educators Workshop 
    Miami, FL - 1/30/2014
  • Development of an Apple iPad-Based Learning Tool for Undergraduate Ophthalmology Education – Medical Student Educators Workshop 
    Miami, FL - 1/30/2014
  • Oncology Module (Speaker) 
    Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, IL - 1/20/2010
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Zelia M. Correa | Ocular Oncologist
    Dr. Zelia M. Correa | Ocular OncologistJune 26th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Portuguese, Spanish