Dr. David Almeida, MD, MBA., PhD
Ophthalmologist
300 State Street, Suites 302 Erie PA, 16507About
Dr. David Almeida is an ophthalmologist practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Almeida specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Almeida 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. Almeida 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. Dr Almeida further specializes in advanced clinical research, allowing patients to gain access to no-cost treatments.
Education and Training
University of Toronto Bachelors of Science (Honors) 2003
Queens University Medical Degree 2008
Queens University Residency 2013
George Washington School Busin MBA 2008
University of Szaged PhD 2004
University of Iowa Retina Fellowship 2015
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reduced bone mineral density in men after heart transplantation.
- Cardiac involvement in total generalized lipodystrophy (Berardinelli- Seip syndrome).
- Comparative histopathology of endomyocardial biopsies in chagasic and
- Intragraft activation of genes encoding cytotoxic T lymphocyte effector molecules precedes the histological evidence of rejection in human cardiac transplantation.
- CD27 but not CD70 and 4-1BB intragraft gene expression is a risk factor for acute
- Interleukin-2 gene polymorphism is associated with renal but not cardiac transplant outcome.
- Elucidation of fragmentation mechanisms of protonated Peptide ions and their products: a case study on glycylglycylglycine using density functional theory and threshold collision-induced dissociation.
- Transcranial Doppler assessment of cerebral blood flow: effect of cardiac transplantation.
- Expression of Fas, FasL, and soluble Fas mRNA in endomyocardial biopsies of human cardiac allografts.
- Effect of prophylactic nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs on cystoid macular edema assessed using optical coherence tomography quantification of total macular volume after cataract surgery.
- Respiratory muscle unloading improves leg muscle oxygenation during exercise in patients with COPD.
- Comparison of retinal nerve fibre layer measurements from time domain and spectral domain optical coherence tomography systems.
- Tsukamurella: an emerging opportunistic ocular pathogen.
- Anterior chamber and vitreous concordance in endophthalmitis: implications for prophylaxis.
- Effects of pictograms in educating 3 distinct low-literacy populations on the use of postoperative cataract medication.
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Access for All
Internships
- Queen\'s University
Fellowships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Almeida has published over 200 peer reviewed articles in medical journals
Areas of research
Erie Retina Research, under the visionary leadership of Dr. David Almeida, MD PhD MBA, represents a premier clinical research facility dedicated to pioneering advancements in the field of ophthalmology.
Our facility is renowned for its commitment to cutting-edge, data-driven research methodologies that prioritize patient experience, data integrity, and commitment to working quickly without compromising quality. Dr. Almeida’s extensive background in medicine and business, combined with a robust academic prowess, positions our site as an ideal partner for pharmaceutical companies seeking to develop the next generation of ocular treatment. Dr Almeida is further specialized in gene therapy, advanced retinal diseases, uveitis and late-stage age related maculate degeneration as well as diiabetic retinopathy.
Our research site actively engages in many clinical trials, leveraging the latest technologies and scientific approaches to address a broad spectrum of retinal disorders. We are committed to harnessing innovative data analysis techniques to ensure the reliability and validity of our research outcomes. This commitment to excellence and innovation in research not only enhances the therapeutic potential for patients but also ensures that our data can be seamlessly integrated into broader clinical studies and regulatory frameworks.
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