Biographical summary
Alexander Shusko, M.D., is an Ophthalmologist with expertise in ocular inflammatory disorders of the eye.
Dr. Shusko completed his medical training at Creighton University School of Medicine followed by an ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center, where he was elected Chief Resident. He went on to complete his fellowship in Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
In addition to caring for patients with uveitis and ocular inflammatory diseases, Dr. Shusko is also committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology. His research focuses on clinical characteristics of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy and Coccidioidomycosis.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Uveitis
- Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Sarcoidosis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Cataract
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
Fellowship - UveitisCornea and Uveitis Division, Department of Ophthalmology
- 2021
Chief ResidentDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center
- 2021
ResidencyDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center
- 2018
InternshipDepartment of Internal Medicine, Flushing Hospital Medical Center
- 2017
Doctor of MedicineCreighton University School of Medicine
- 2013
BA - Biochemistry with a Minor in BiologyUniversity of San Diego
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and honors
- 2021
Grant RecipientALTA California Eye Research Foundation
- 2020
Chief ResidentDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center
- 2017
Department of Medicine Intern of the YearFlushing Hospital
- 2016
Dean’s Magis ScholarshipCreighton University
- 2013
Outstanding Achievement in ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry, University of San Diego
- 2013
Dean’s Magis ScholarshipCreighton University
- 2009
Dean’s Academic ScholarshipUniversity of San Diego
- 2009
Dean’s ListUniversity of San Diego
- 2009
First Year Ocean Lifeguard of the YearDepartment of Marine Safety, City of Laguna Beach
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberSustainability Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
- 2020 - 2021
Chief ResidentDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Uveitis Society
- 2018 - 2021
MemberResident Learning Committee, Nassau University Medical Center
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Physicians
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications