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Ron A. Adelman, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist
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Departments

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

English

Existing patients

Dr. Adelman is Consultant and Chair of Department of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic in Florida.

Before joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Adelman was Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Retina and Macula Center at Yale University School of Medicine for 20 years. He is an internationally recognized expert in diseases and surgery of the macula, retina and vitreous. Dr. Adelman is the Scientific Director of European Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS), and Past President of Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS). He has served as President of the Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP), and President of the New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA). Dr. Adelman has been an invited faculty in 15 countries. His clinical interests include macular holes and puckers, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, epiretinal membrane, retinal laser and surgery.

He has received the "Senior Honor Award" of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the "Senior Achievement Award" of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, "M Bruce Shields Teaching Award" at Yale School of Medicine, and multiple "Leadership Awards". He has been recognized by the Lions of Connecticut as "Knight of the Blind" for "outstanding work throughout the state and in the global community." Dr. Adelman's education includes a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California at Berkeley, an MBA from the Yale School of Management, an Ophthalmology Residency and a Retina Fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School. During his fellowship, he received many awards, including the Club Vit Fellow Research Award, the Ron G. Michels Fellowship Award, and Fellow of the Year 2000. He has been at the forefront of new advancements in macular and retinal diseases and has been Principal Investigator of numerous clinical trials. Dr. Adelman has published extensively, primarily in the area of retinal and macular diseases and surgery, with over 500 publications and abstracts. He serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Ophthalmology and several other scientific journals, and serves on the Executive Committees of several medical societies.

  1. Diabetic retinopathy
  2. Epiretinal membrane
  3. Macular degeneration
  4. Macular edema
  5. Macular hole
  6. Retinal disease
  7. Retinal vein occlusion
  1. Anti-VEGF injection therapy
  2. Scleral buckling
  3. Vitrectomy
  • Macular Degeneration (AMD)
  • Macular hole
  • Epiretinal membrane
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Diabetic macular edema
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Diseases and surgery of the retina, macula, and vitreous
  1. 2012
    Fellowship - Medical EducationMedical Education, Yale University School of Medicine
  2. 2011
    MA - MA PrivatimMA Privatim, Yale University
  3. 2011
    MBA - Leadership in HealthcareSchool of Management, Yale University
  4. 2001
    Clinical Fellowship - Vitreo-Retinal SurgeryMassachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
  5. 1999
    Resident - OphthalmologyMassachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School
  6. 1996
    Research Fellow - RetinaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Stanford University
  7. 1995
    Intern - SurgeryAlbert Einstein College of Medicine
  8. 1994
    MPH - Public HealthUniversity of California at Berkeley

Certifications

  1. 2000
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top DoctorsConnecticut Magazine
  2. 2023
    Best DoctorCastle Connolly
  3. 2022
    Top OphthalmologistAmerica’s Top Ophthalmologists
  4. 2020
    Top OphthalmologistAmerica’s Top Ophthalmologists
  5. 2020
    MemberConnecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
  6. 2018
    President’s AwardConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians
  7. 2016
    Leadership AwardConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians
  8. 2015
    Senior Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  9. 2013
    Senior Honor AwardAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  10. 2012
    Teacher of Year, Bruce Shields Teaching AwardYale University Eye Center
  11. 2011
    MembershipAmerican Ophthalmological Society
  12. 2009
    Knight of the Blind, Lions of Connecticut Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation
  13. 2009
    Nominated for the Alice Bohmfalk Teaching Award in Clinical Sciences Yale School of Medicine
  14. 2007
    Honor AwardAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  15. 2007
    Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  16. 2002
    Top OphthalmologistsAmerica’s Top Ophthalmologists
  17. 2001
    Research Award (for original laboratory paper on rhuFab VEGF, ranibizumab, Lucentis)American Society of Retina Specialists
  18. 2000
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Fellow of the YearHarvard Medical School
  19. 2000
    Ronald Michels Fellowship AwardRonald Michels
  20. 1999
    Club Vit Retina Fellow Research Award (for the original laboratory paper on rhuFab VEGF, ranibizumab, Lucentis)Harvard Medical School

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - 2025
    ChairCME Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  2. 2024 - present
    CouncilorAmerican Society of Retina Specialists
  3. 2022 - 2025
    MemberEthics and Regulations in human Research Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  4. 2021 - 2023
    MemberCME Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  5. 2021 - 2022
    ChairExecutive Board, Connecticut State Medical Society
  6. 2021 - 2022
    Chair of the BoardExecutive Board, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  7. 2021 - 2022
    PresidentConnecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  8. 2021
    FounderEquity and Diversity Committee, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  9. 2021 - present
    ChairEthics Committee, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  10. 2021 - present
    ChairEducation Committee, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  11. 2021 - present
    ChairEducation Committee, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  12. 2021 - present
    ChairEthics Committee, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  13. 2020 - 2023
    MemberAnnual Meeting Program Committee, The Macula Society
  14. 2020 - 2022
    ChairMembership Committee, Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  15. 2020 - 2021
    President – ElectConnecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  16. 2020 - present
    Gold FellowAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  17. 2019 - 2020
    Vice PresidentConnecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  18. 2018 - 2022
    MemberPreferred Practice Pattern (PPP) Committee, Retina, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  19. 2017 - 2024
    Council MemberConnecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)
  20. 2017 - 2020
    MemberFellowship Committee, American Society of Retina Specialists
  21. 2017 - 2020
    Board MemberProject Access
  22. 2017 - 2019
    PresidentNew Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA)
  23. 2017 - 2019
    ChairExecutive Committee, New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA)
  24. 2016 - 2023
    ChairYale Ophthalmology Society Meeting
  25. 2016 - 2020
    MemberFinance Committee, Retina Society
  26. 2016 - 2020
    MemberFinance Committee, Retina Society
  27. 2016 - 2020
    Silver FellowAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  28. 2016 - 2018
    ChairProgram Committee, European Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  29. 2016 - 2017
    President – ElectNew Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA)
  30. 2015 - 2016
    Vice PresidentNew Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA)
  31. 2014 - 2024
    ChairCME Committee, Yale Eye Center
  32. 2014 - 2017
    MemberPhysician Governing Council, Yale Eye Center
  33. 2014 - 2016
    MemberPreoperative Leadership Committee, Yale New Haven Hospital
  34. 2014 - 2016
    MemberFinance Committee, Yale Medicine, Yale Medical Group
  35. 2014 - 2016
    Interim ChairDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yale School of Medicine
  36. 2014 - 2016
    MemberMedical Board Executive Committee, Yale School of Medicine
  37. 2014 - 2016
    ChairKey Faculty Committee, Yale Eye Center
  38. 2014 - 2016
    MemberTranslational Science Working Group, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  39. 2014 - 2016
    ChairBest Practices Committee, Yale Eye Center
  40. 2014 - 2016
    PresidentConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP)
  41. 2014 - 2015
    MemberCurriculum Committee, Yale School of Medicine
  42. 2014 - present
    Scientific DirectorEuropean Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  43. 2014 - present
    Scientific DirectorEuropean Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  44. 2014 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA)
  45. 2013 - 2016
    MemberMaintenance of Certification (MOC) and OKAP Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
  46. 2013 - 2016
    ChairSafety and Quality Committee, Yale Eye Center
  47. 2013 - 2015
    MemberYale Senior Appointments and Promotions Committee, Yale School of Medicine
  48. 2012 - 2017
    MemberMedical Directors Leadership Council, Yale New Haven Hospital
  49. 2012 - 2017
    ChairElectronic Health Records (EPIC) Committee, Yale Eye Center
  50. 2012 - 2016
    MemberPreferred Practice Pattern (PPP) Committee, Retina, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  51. 2012 - 2016
    ChairQuality Assurance Committee, Yale Eye Center
  52. 2012 - 2016
    ChairClinical Trials Committee and Writing Committee, European Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  53. 2012 - 2015
    MemberRetina Program Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  54. 2012 - 2014
    President – ElectConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP)
  55. 2012 - present
    MemberWritten Qualifying Examination (WQE) and Oral Examination Committees, American Board of Ophthalmology
  56. 2012 - present
    MemberBoard of Governors, New Haven County Medical Association (NHCMA)
  57. 2011 - 2014
    JudgePosters and Film Festival, European Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  58. 2011
    MemberLong Range Planning Group, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  59. 2011
    MemberAmerican Ophthalmological Society
  60. 2010 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, European Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  61. 2010 - 2014
    MemberAward Selection Committee, Ron Michels’ Foundation; Award Selection Committee
  62. 2010 - 2014
    SecretaryEuropean Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  63. 2010 - 2014
    Secretary and Executive Committee MemberEuropean Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  64. 2010 - 2014
    JudgeFilm Festival, American Society of Retina Specialists
  65. 2010 - 2012
    TreasurerConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  66. 2010 - 2012
    MemberClinical Trials Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  67. 2010 - 2012
    TreasurerConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP)
  68. 2010 - present
    Board MemberEuropean Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  69. 2009
    MentorAssociate Examiners, American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
  70. 2009
    MentorNew Examiners, American Board of Ophthalmology
  71. 2009 - 2012
    MemberPublication Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  72. 2009 - 2012
    MemberPublications Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  73. 2008 - 2012
    MemberExecutive Committee, American Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT)
  74. 2008 - 2010
    ChairPublic Policy Subcommittee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  75. 2008 - 2009
    ChairAdvocay Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  76. 2008 - present
    WriterMaintenance of Certification Examination, American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
  77. 2008 - present
    MemberThe Macula Society
  78. 2007 - 2009
    TreasurerConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP)
  79. 2007 - 2008
    Chair of RetinaAnnual Meeting Program Committee, The Macula Society
  80. 2007 - 2008
    Chair of RetinaAnnual Meeting Program Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  81. 2006 - 2012
    MemberDigital Media Committee, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  82. 2006 - 2009
    MemberAdvocacy Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  83. 2006 - 2008
    TreasurerConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
  84. 2005 - 2009
    MemberUveitis Self-Assessment Subcommittee, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  85. 2005 - 2008
    MemberPresidential Commission, Dominican Republic
  86. 2005 - 2008
    ConsultantHealth Issues, Presidential Commission, Dominican Republic
  87. 2005 - 2008
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, Genentech, Inc.
  88. 2005 - 2008
    MemberProgram Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  89. 2005 - 2008
    MemberAnnual Meeting Program Committee, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  90. 2005 - 2006
    MemberKey Faculty Committee, Yale Eye Center
  91. 2005 - 2006
    MemberBest Practices Committee, Yale Eye Center
  92. 2005 - present
    ExaminerOral examination, American Board of Ophthalmology
  93. 2005 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP)
  94. 2005 - present
    ExaminerOral Examination, American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
  95. 2005 - present
    OrganizerSeveral Scientific Symposia, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  96. 2005 - present
    MemberRetina Society
  97. 2004 - 2008
    MemberRetina Specialty Interest Team (SIT), American Academy of Ophthalmology
  98. 2004 - 2008
    MemberEuropean Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
  99. 2004
    ChairYale Ocular Trauma Symposium
  100. 2004 - present
    DelegateEuropean Vitreoretinal Society
  101. 2004 - present
    MemberPan-American Association of Ophthalmology
  102. 2003
    ChairYale Ocular Pathology Symposium
  103. 2002 - 2021
    International ConsultantPrincess Margaret Hospital, Bahamas Department of Public Health
  104. 2002 - 2016
    MemberAmerican Society of Ocular Trauma (ASOT)
  105. 2002 - present
    MemberEuropean Vitreo-Retinal Society (EVRS)
  106. 2001 - 2024
    MemberYale Medicine, Yale Medical Group
  107. 2001 - 2008
    Program DirectorRetina Fellowship Program, Yale School of Medicine
  108. 2001 - 2006
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Yale Eye Center
  109. 2001 - 2006
    MemberCME Committee, Yale Eye Center
  110. 2001 - present
    MemberResidency Selection Committee, Yale University Eye Center
  111. 2001 - present
    MemberYale Eye Center
  112. 2001 - present
    MemberConnecticut Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEP)
  113. 2001 - present
    MemberHarvard Ophthalmology/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Alumni Association
  114. 2000 - present
    MemberRonald G. Michels Fellows Foundation
  115. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  116. 1997 - present
    MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  117. 1997 - present
    MemberAlumni Association, Stanford University

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