Dr. Derek Stuart Welsbie MD, PHD
Ophthalmologist
9415 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Derek Welsbie is an ophthalmologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Welsbie specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Welsbie 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. Welsbie 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.
Education and Training
UC Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA Medical Degree
Ophthalmologist Medical Degree
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Medical Degree
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Other Degree
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
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- Enhanced Stem Cell Differentiation and Immunopurification of Genome Engineered Human Retinal Ganglion Cells.
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