Dr. Michael M Altaweel MD
Ophthalmologist
2880 University Ave Madison WI, 53705Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Michael Altaweel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Altaweel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Altaweel can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Altaweel can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pegaptanib sodium for macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion.
- Bevacizumab (Avastin) for the treatment of ocular disease.
- Ocular and systemic safety evaluation of calcium formate as a dietary supplement.
- The multicenter uveitis steroid treatment trial: rationale, design, and baseline characteristics.
- Validation of a photographic vitreous haze grading technique for clinical trials in uveitis.
- Randomized comparison of systemic anti-inflammatory therapy versus fluocinolone acetonide implant for intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis: the multicenter uveitis steroid treatment trial.
- Challenges in the design and implementation of the Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment (MUST) Trial--lessons for comparative effectiveness trials.
- Fluorescein angiography versus optical coherence tomography for diagnosis of uveitic macular edema.
- Cost-effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide implant versus systemic therapy for noninfectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis.
- Response to aflibercept in patients with persistent exudation despite prior treatment with bevacizumab or ranibizumab for age-related macular degeneration.
- Shaggy photoreceptors with subfoveal fluid associated with a distant choroidal melanoma.
- Benefits of Systemic Anti-inflammatory Therapy versus Fluocinolone Acetonide Intraocular Implant for Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, and Panuveitis: Fifty-four-Month Results of the Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment (MUST) Trial and Follo
- Factors Predicting Visual Acuity Outcome in Intermediate, Posterior, and Panuveitis: The Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment (MUST) Trial.
- Uveal Melanoma Presenting as a Pigmented Conjunctival Lesion.
- VISCOELASTIC ASSISTED DRAINAGE OF SUPRACHOROIDAL HEMORRHAGE ASSOCIATED WITH SETON DEVICE IN GLAUCOMA FILTERING SURGERY.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Retinal Detachment, Surgical Repair, Eye Problems And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Wisconsin, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1998
Dr. Michael M Altaweel MD's Practice location
Practice At 2880 University Ave
2880 University Ave -Madison, WI 53705Get Direction
Dr. Michael M Altaweel MD's reviews
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- Ruinedvision
Doesn't even listen or take on board my needs and goals. Doesn't take the time to answer questions. Has told me only 50% of what he is seeing ...but all of which I need to know. If prevention and being in the loop as a fundamental member of the care team are important to you - then best to look elsewhere.
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