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Mithra O. Gonzalez, M.D.
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Meridian Centre
100 Meridian Centre Boulevard, Suite 125
Rochester, NY 14618
Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
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, Research, 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
Wozniak RA, Gonzalez M, Aquavella JV
Cornea.. 2016 July 35 (7):1026-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Davies BW, Gonzalez MO, Vaughn RC, Allen GC, Durairaj VD
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2016 32 (4):e79-81. Epub 1900 01 01.
Davies BW, Mollman RA, Gonzalez MO, Hink EM, Durairaj VD
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2015 31 (4):287-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
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.
Gonzalez M, Oliver C, Schomer D, Willoughby B
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2014 30 (3):238-40. Epub 1900 01 01.
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
Providers were very down to earth
Jul 27, 2024
Dr Gonzalez is very attentive and caring, and his expertise shines through. I'm grateful to be in his care!
Jul 12, 2024
Very satisfied
Jul 12, 2024
Very nice knows his stuff made me feel at ease.
Jul 09, 2024
Very good
Jun 23, 2024
He's very patient and caring and awesome
Jun 10, 2024
100 per cent felt at ease and I was in very good hands
Jun 09, 2024
Dr. Gonzalez was very careful & cautious - thoughtful.
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent
Apr 27, 2024
Doctor's attitude was condescending. [...]
Mar 24, 2024
Dr. Gonzalez is an excellent provider. He listened to my concerns, addressed them and was honest with me about the uncertainty in next steps until further imaging.
Feb 12, 2024
Good experience
Jan 31, 2024
Was very pleased start to finish, have another visit to re-access my condition
Jan 24, 2024
Caring,professional, great communication skills, office run smoothly test needed were done and care provider had results when I saw him. Very efficiently run office.
Dec 14, 2023
Dr. Gonzalez allowed me to KEEP my Cochlear implant on during my entire surgical procedure this added to my level of confidence. According to the 3 manufacturers of cochlear implants this has NEVER happened before. I was treated as an ordinary HEARING patient. This meant the world to me. I was part of what was happening not just a lump of human being being operated on!!!
Dec 13, 2023
Dr. Gonzalez is polite, thorough, concerned, helpful and expert!
Oct 29, 2023
Good
Sep 29, 2023
Very satisfied
Sep 28, 2023
Dr Gonzalez was terrific!
Aug 06, 2023
Dr. Gonzalez is amazing.
Jul 19, 2023
Excellent care and concern for a potentially scary diagnosis
May 31, 2023
Dr. Gonzalez is a superb doctor.
Mar 21, 2023
Dr Gonzalez appeared to be very competent. I trust his judgment.
Feb 23, 2023
Most excellent!
Jan 25, 2023
I was not prepared for what to expect during the procedure like pain.
Jan 19, 2023
Until he manages his time and commitments better, I will not use his services or recommend it to anyone.
Jan 02, 2023
Dr. Gonzalez is top notch. He is worth the waiting room wait. Someone as talented, thorough and caring as he is can and should take time with this patients and he does.
Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Gonzalez answered all my questions in a way I could understand. He was pleasant and re-assuring with the surgery I would need to correct my problem.
Dec 05, 2022
In reading the visit notes, I read that I stated that my peripheral vision was compromised. I NEVER stated this. I stated that I was aware of my left eye being different. [...] Dr. Gonzales came in and measured my eye/eyebrow areas. Asked if I had any questions. He stated that I would meet with the person to find out is [...] would cover this procedure. Only to find out that they were scheduling surgery. I was not ready to make that decision after no time to process . And remember, I waited over 3 hours for an appointment. I was there at 9:30 am and left close to 1pm! There was no written pamphlet about this surgery, as I did get when I had 2 other surgeries.
Nov 21, 2022
Excellent doctor!
Oct 27, 2022
He quickly addressed the stint to the tear duct procedure but no discussion about the chance of him removing my eye due to prior history of malignant cancer in lower lid. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to have the time. I look at liss of my eye as life changing, compassion, even in a small way would have been nice. [...]
Oct 20, 2022
Outcome of this elective surgery will depend on my willingness to recommend. Provider seemed rushed in spite of long wait times in waiting room.
Oct 19, 2022
I found this provider to be very knowledgeable but he was condescending and spoke to me in a patronizing manner.
Oct 09, 2022
highly recommend this provider
Sep 30, 2022
Good
Aug 22, 2022
The doctor was fine. [...]
Aug 15, 2022
Although the Provider took the time to answer all my questions, he appeared rushed. This was understandable given the apparent backup in the waiting room. The negative side of feeling the provider appearing rushed is that I left the office wondering if anything had been left out of his pre-op discussions for the sake of shortening my office visit. I have no way of knowing.
Aug 10, 2022
Have confidence that I am in good hands.
Jul 27, 2022
Everything was as expected.
Jul 20, 2022
He seemed to be in a rush
Jul 03, 2022
Good.
May 27, 2022
He was more interested in showing me a picture of how much better I looked rather than answering questions
May 22, 2022
I would highly recommend DR. Gonzalez to others both for his skill and his empathic and respectful care
Apr 30, 2022
Knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, genuine
Apr 29, 2022
The provider asked very few questions, they didn't have my info readily available when my appt began and I feel he recommendation was made very quickly for me to see a specialist when I had this surgery 18 yrs ago.
Mar 18, 2022
Very thorough
Mar 16, 2022
Doctor was great about explaining my particular issue and how to be rid of it, but didn't tell me possible risks associated with the minor procedure required....likely not many risks but would like to know these things prior to procedure date. Otherwise the doctor was fantastic and I'd gladly see him again!!
Mar 05, 2022