Pablo E. Ravenna, MD
Miami
Summary
Dual-trained Adult Neurologist and Ophthalmologist specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology. Caring and dedicated physician with expertise in managing complex cases at the intersection of neurology and ophthalmology. Committed to advancing patient-centered care and experienced in clinical research. Recognized for strong communication skills and a compassionate, collaborative approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Manage a wide range of complex neuro-ophthalmologic cases at one of the busiest and most renowned services in the U.S.
- Participate in multidisciplinary care alongside leading experts in neurology, ophthalmology, and neurosurgery
- Engage in grand rounds, academic teaching, and ongoing clinical research initiatives
Adult Neurology Residency
Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Broad training in inpatient and outpatient neurology, with strong exposure to stroke, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, and neurodegenerative diseases
- Extensive experience managing acute strokes at a high volume comprehensive stroke center
- Led care teams and supervised junior residents and medical students
- Participated in grand rounds, academic teaching, and clinical research
Researcher Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University - MS Center
Baltimore, USA
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Served as lead coordinator for multiple investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials in multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunologic disorders.
- Managed all aspects of study coordination, including patient recruitment, informed consent, protocol adherence, regulatory submissions, data collection, and monitoring visits.
- Worked closely with principal investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant research operations.
Ophthalmic Technician
Envision Eye & Laser Center
Glenn Dale, USA
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided essential clinical support by conducting comprehensive eye tests, assisting with diagnostic imaging, and ensuring smooth patient flow in a high-volume ophthalmology practice.
Ophthalmic Technician
Bedrossian Eyes
Drexel Hill, USA
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported a high-volume oculoplastic and general ophthalmology practice by performing detailed eye tests, assisting with diagnostic imaging, and facilitating efficient patient flow.
Ophthalmic Technician
Associates in Eye Care
Wilmington, USA
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed a full range of ophthalmic technician duties, including visual acuity testing, tonometry, refractions, and imaging. Ensured accurate documentation and smooth clinic operations to support high-quality patient care in a busy ophthalmology setting.
Ophthalmology Residency
San Isidro Central Hospital
Buenos Aires, Argentina
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed busy ophthalmology clinics and provided expert care for a broad spectrum of general ophthalmic conditions and emergencies in a high-volume setting
- Served as the primary ophthalmology consultant for daytime hospital consultations, ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis and management
- Gained extensive hands-on experience performing general ophthalmic surgeries and managing post-operative care
- Delivered lectures and conducted hands-on training sessions for medical students, enhancing their clinical knowledge and practical skills
Skills
- Dual trained in Neurology and Ophthalmology
- Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Proficient in technical and interpretive aspects of all visual testing modalities
- Experienced in stroke management in a high-volume comprehensive stroke center
- Clear communicator and critical thinker
- Adaptable in fast-paced, team-based clinical settings
- Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration for coordinated patient care
- Experience across diverse healthcare systems in the US and abroad
- Committed to education, research, and clinical excellence
- Known for an excellent bedside manner and patient-centered approach
Education / Certifications
- Florida Medical License – September 2024
- USMLE Certification – United States Medical Licensing Examination, 2018
Postgraduate Training
- Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami. Current.
- Adult Neurology Residency – Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School, completed September 2024
- Ophthalmology Residency – San Isidro Central Hospital, Argentina, completed December 2014
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI), Buenos Aires, Argentina — February 2011
Nationalities
- Argentinian
- Italian
- US - Green Card Holder
Courses
- February 2025 – Angiogenesis, Exudation, and Degeneration 2025 – Virtual Edition. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
- October 2024 – XLVI Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology (CURSO)University of Miami.
- October 2024 - Visual electrophysiology course. Multiple modalities: ERG, VEP, EOG, mfERG, PERG, and mfVEP. Carlos Mendoza-Santiesteban, MD. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
- April 2024 – Optic Disc Drusen Symposium. Byers Eye Institute. Stanford University. Joyce Liao, MD, PhD & Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD.
- October 2023 – Neuro-Ophthalmology Fall Festival. Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA. Meeting co-chairs: Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD, and faculty
- September 2013 – Ultrasound in Ophthalmology Review Course. Buenos Aires, Argentina
- May 2013 – Phacoemulsification Course. ALCON, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Research and Presentations
- Ongoing – Heart Rate Variability as a Potential Biomarker in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.
- May 2025 – Intranasal Insulin for Improving Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Published in Neurotherapeutics. Lead study coordination at Johns Hopkins MS Center for a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial assessing cognitive outcomes in MS patients
- May 2025 - Vitamin A Deficiency (Nyctalopia), Neuro-ophthalmology Case Conference, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Mar 2025 – Timeless Reaction: When the Immune System Strikes Back, Grand Rounds, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; Orbital Apex Syndrome, Neuro-ophthalmology Case Conference, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Feb 2025 – Don’t Judge a Disc by Its Swelling; Syphilitic Papillitis Mimicking IIH, Grand Rounds, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute; Chemotherapy-Induced Optic Neuropathy, Neuro-ophthalmology Case Conference, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Dec 2024 – Post-Cataract Surgery NAION, Neuro-ophthalmology Case Conference, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Nov 2024 – LHON ND5 Mutation Case, Neuro-ophthalmology Case Conference, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- Oct 2024 – Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome, Neuro-ophthalmology Case Conference, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- May 2024 – Miller-Fisher Syndrome Secondary to H. pylori Infection, Grand Rounds, Rutgers University NJMS
- Jul 2023 – Painless Vision Loss: Neurosyphilis Presenting as A-AION (with Isis Zhang), UPFRONT Cases, Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Apr 2023 – Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Grand Rounds (Chief of Service), Rutgers Neurology NJMS
- Oct 2022 – Acute Cord Compression, Case Presentation (Chief of Service), Rutgers Neurology NJMS
- 2018–2020 – Intranasal Insulin for Cognitive Function in MS, Lead Coordinator at Johns Hopkins MS Center; TREAT MS Trial (Traditional vs Early Aggressive Therapy), Blinded Medical Examiner, multicenter randomized trial
- 2018 – Dimethyl Fumarate on MS Disease Activity, Multicenter Open-Label Study; Normal Post-Operative Orbital Appearance with Mimickers and Complications, Educational Poster, ARRS Annual Meeting, Washington DC
- Apr 2018 – Architectural Distortion: Radiopathologic Correlation of Disease Spectrum, Educational Poster, ARRS Annual Meeting
- Apr 2017 – Test Your Knowledge of Orbital Anatomy and Pathology, Educational Poster, ASNR Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA
Websites
Hobbies
- Travel: Special interest in learning about different cultures and societies
- Music: Graduated from the EMBA (School of Music of Buenos Aires) Licenciature in Armony and Guitar (2005)
- History, Evolution, Nutrition
Timeline
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
09.2024 - Current
Adult Neurology Residency
Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School
06.2020 - 09.2024
Researcher Coordinator
Johns Hopkins University - MS Center
06.2018 - 05.2020
Ophthalmic Technician
Envision Eye & Laser Center
01.2018 - 06.2018
Ophthalmic Technician
Bedrossian Eyes
07.2017 - 01.2018
Ophthalmic Technician
Associates in Eye Care
06.2016 - 05.2017
Ophthalmology Residency
San Isidro Central Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2014
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