Susel Oropesa
Woodbridge,CT
Summary
Board Certified Ophthalmologist with active Connecticut license. Specialize in refractive cataract surgery and medical retina. Prioritize patient satisfaction by fostering open communication and providing personalized care. I continually seek to stay at the forefront of advancements in ophthalmology to provide superior outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Ratchford Eye Center
09.2022 - Current
- Perform comprehensive eye exams to screen for ocular diseases and assess extent of pathology
- Perform refractive cataract surgery with premium IOLs in eligible patients
- Diagnose, manage and treat retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration
- Perform intravitreal injections to treat retinal pathology
Ophthalmology Resident
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Improved patient care by conducting thorough eye examinations and identifying ocular abnormalities.
- Performed various ophthalmic surgeries, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex ocular conditions.
- Advocated for other residents while serving as chief resident
Medicine Intern
Saint Mary's Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2019
Education
M.D. -
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biophysics And Biochemistry
Yale University
New Haven, CT05.2014
Skills
- Comprehensive eye examinations
- Cataract Surgery
- Intraocular injections
- Macular degeneration treatment
Specialties
- New York, NY, Ophthalmology
- Waterbury, CT, Internal Medicine
Phone
- 860-829-8939, 1166 Framington Ave, Berin, CT, 06037
- 305-282-1154, 20 Salem Rd, Woodbridge, CT
Employer
Ratchford Eye Center
Personal Information
Title: Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Publications
- 1. Brian Y, Oropesa S, Idowu OO, et al.
- 2. Arthur E, Somfai GM, Kostic M, Oropesa S, Santiesteban CM, DeBuc DC
- 3. Cabrera DeBuc D, Somfai GM, Arthur E, Kostic M, Oropesa S, Mendoza Santiesteban C
- 4. Oropesa S, Dunbar KE, Godfrey KJ, Callahan AB, Campbell AA, Kazim M. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg.
- 5. Callahan AB, Campbell AA, Oropesa S, Baraban A, Kazim M
- 6. Campbell AA, Nanda T, Oropesa S, Kazim M
- 7. Choi CJ, Oropesa S, Callahan AB, Glass LR, Teo L, Cestari DM, Kazim M, Freitag SK
Certification
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Ratchford Eye Center
09.2022 - Current
Ophthalmology Resident
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
07.2019 - 05.2022
Medicine Intern
Saint Mary's Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2019
M.D. -
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biophysics And Biochemistry
Yale University
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