DepartmentsOphthalmologySpecialty GroupsVitreo-retinal diseases and surgeryLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Conditions treatedRetinal diseaseVitreous detachment Interests Medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2003Fellowship - Vitreoretinal SurgeryWayne State University School of Medicine1998Resident - OphthalmologyThe New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York Medical College1996Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering Bioinstrumentation and Physiologic Systems Master's Thesis: Biofeedback Modulation of Human Visual Evoked PotentialsGraduate School of Engineering, Rutgers University1995Internship - Internal MedicineWinthrop University Hospital1994MD - Doctor of MedicineNew York Medical College1987BA - Biology - Neuroscience Honor's Thesis: Retinal Ganglion Cell Receptive Field Analysis of Pattern Reversal Stimuli in Rana PipiensRutgers UniversityShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2002OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyAwards and honors2021FellowAmerican Society of Retina Specialists2017Senior Honor AwardAmerican Society of Retinal Specialists20172017 Marquis Lifetime Award WinnerMarquis Who's Who2017Teladoc Health, Global Expert Panel (formerly Best Doctors in America)Teladoc Health2016Rutger's University 250th Anniversary FellowRutgers University2015Medal of Excellence Award, Distinguished Alumnus in Education and ResearchGraduate School of Engineering, Rutgers University2015American Society of Retina Specialists Honor AwardAmerican Society of Retina Specialists2014Outstanding Course DirectorMayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration20132013 Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology2012Visionary AwardFoundation Fighting Blindness2011Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors2008America's Top OphthalmologistsConsumers' Research Council of America2008Cambridge Who's WhoCambridge Who's Who2007Distinguished Vitreoretinal Surgeon AwardRavenna International Courses in Ophthalmology2000Research to Prevent Blindness Career Development AwardResearch to Prevent Blindness Foundation1999Leslie W. Nesmith, M.D. Research AwardSchepens International Society1999Ronald G. Michels, M.D. Ophthalmologic FellowshipRonald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation1999Hermann Knapp Testimonial Ophthalmologic FellowshipAmerican Ophthalmological Society1998Heed Ophthalmologic FellowshipThe Heed Foundation1997Physician Recognition AwardAmerican Medical Association1997Award for Outstanding ResearchLouis J. Gerard Ophthalmologic Foundation1994Frank Pollack Distinguished Researcher AwardNew York Medical College1994Winner Medical Student Research ForumNew York Medical College1994Glaucoma Foundation Research GrantThe Glaucoma Foundation1993Distinguished Research Award, Electrodiagnostic ScreeningAssociation of American Medical Colleges1993Research Award in Engineering in Medicine and BiologyWhitaker Foundation1993International Elective ScholarshipStella D'Oro Foundation1992Student research fellowshipNew York Medical College1991NATO Advanced Studies Institute Travel FellowshipMaratea, Italy1991Winner Medical Student Research ForumNew York Medical College1989Busch Biomedical Research Support Grant fellowshipRutgers University1987Paul Robeson Honors ScholarRutgers University19861st Place Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Northeast Student Paper ContestInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers19861st Place (IEEE) Tri-State Student Paper ContestInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers1983Four-Year Honors Program ScholarRutgers University1983Second Place Duracell National Science ScholarshipDuracell, Inc.Show more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2021 - presentFellowAmerican Society of Retina Specialists2020 - presentCommittee MemberAmerican Society of Retina Specialists2017 - 2018Fellowship Directors' Standards CommitteeAmerican Society of Retina Specialists2017 - presentFacultyEuopean School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology2017 - presentFellowship DirectorDepartment of Ophthalmology2016 - presentChairOphthalmology Equipment Committee 2016 - 2018PresidentSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society - Mayo Foundation Chapter2016 - presentVice ChairClinical Practice Committee, Department of Ophthalmology2016 - presentExecutive MemberOphthalmology Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees2015 - 2018AdvisorMayo Clinic College of Medicine2015 - 2016Vice PresidentSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society2015 - presentCommittee MemberCenter for Regenerative Medicine2013 - presentMemberMayo Medical School Advisory Program2013AdvisorBiomedical Engineering Track, Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering2012 - presentBoard MemberElectoral Board, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society2012 - 2015MemberSociety for Neuroscience2011Program ModeratorArnold and Mabel Beckman Initiative for Macular Research2011 - presentMemberThe Macula Society2010Study Section ReviewerNational Institutes of Health2010Program ModeratorArnold and Mabel Beckman Initiative for Macular Research2010 - presentMemberRetina Society2009 - presentMemberDepartment of Ophthalmology2008MemberNeuroscience Advisory Board, Wayne State University2000 - presentFellowAmerican Society of Retina Specialists1998 - 2009MemberMichigan State Medical Society1998 - 2009MemberMichigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons1994Vice PresidentSt. Luke's Medical Society1989 - 1994Executive Board MemberNew York Medical College International Society1988Chair/FounderRutgers Student Branch, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers FellowAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology MemberAmerican Medical Association MemberAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology MemberInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers MemberIEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers MemberAmerican Association for the Advancement of ScienceShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publicationsResearch activitiesSee a description of research activities. Conditions treatedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20225221 Doctors & Medical Staff Iezzi, Raymond Jr. M.D.