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Mithra O. Gonzalez, M.D.

Mithra O. Gonzalez, M.D.

Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Plastics & Orbital Surgery

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Contact

Appointment (585) 273-3937

Locations

Flaum Eye Institute

875 Hard Road
Webster, NY 14580

(585) 273-3937 Get Directions
Flaum Eye Institute - LASIK & Advanced Vision Correction

100 Meridian Centre Boulevard, Suite 125
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 273-2020 Get Directions
Flaum Eye Institute - Main Campus

210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642

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About Me

Dr. Mithra Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital and has a secondary appointment in the Eastman Dental Institutes Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surge...
Dr. Mithra Gonzalez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital and has a secondary appointment in the Eastman Dental Institutes Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Gonzalez is a skilled surgeon committed to helping patients overcome debilitating conditions or recapture their self confidence. As an oculofacial specialist, he approaches each case understanding the important balance between preserving functional vision and achieving aesthetic goals. Dr. Gonzalez medically and surgically treats a variety of conditions related to orbital and facial trauma, disease and congenital anomalies.

Dr. Gonzalez graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University and earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa where he was also a research assistant in the Department of Ophthalmology. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He continued his training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where he completed an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery approved Fellowship. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified in ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Certified Specialties

Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Associate Professor - Department of Dentistry (SMD) - Joint

Associate Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD) - Joint

Associate Professor - Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, University of Colorado Hospital- GME. 2010 - 2012

Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2007 - 2010

Internship, Iowa Methodist Medical Center. 2006 - 2007

Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. 2005 - 2006

Education

MD | University Of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine. 2005

Awards

Co-President. 2015

University Honors, Virginia Commonwealth University. 2000

Undergraduate Research Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1999

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, The Latino Scholars Program. 1998 - 2000

Psychology Honors Program, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1998 - 2000

Psi Chi. 1998 - 2000

Commonwealth Award. 1997 - 1998

Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society. 1997

Dean's List, Virginia Commonwealth. 1996 - 2000

University Honors Program, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1996 - 2000

Publications

Journal Articles

Keratoprosthesis in Ectodermal Dysplasia.

Wozniak RA, Gonzalez M, Aquavella JV

Cornea.. 2016 July 35 (7):1026-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Dacryocystitis As the Initial Presentation of Invasive Fungal Sinusitis in Immunocompromised Children.

Davies BW, Gonzalez MO, Vaughn RC, Allen GC, Durairaj VD

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2016 32 (4):e79-81. Epub 1900 01 01.

Biodegradable Fixation of the Orbital Rim After Lateral Orbitotomy.

Davies BW, Mollman RA, Gonzalez MO, Hink EM, Durairaj VD

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2015 31 (4):287-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Evaluation of levator function for efficacy of minimally invasive and standard techniques for involutional ptosis.

Ranno S, Sacchi M, Gonzalez MO, Ravula MT, Nucci P

American journal of ophthalmology.. 2014 January 157 (1):209-213.e1. Epub 10/05/2013.

Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy and lacrimal sinus diversion via sinopsys surgical lacrimal stent: cadaveric proof of concept.

Gonzalez M, Oliver C, Schomer D, Willoughby B

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2014 30 (3):238-40. Epub 1900 01 01.

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