
Karen Allison, M.D., M.B.A.
Glaucoma, Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Ophthalmology
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Karen Allison, M.D., M.B.A.
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210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Professional Background
Her research interests include glaucoma clinical trials, and she is active in promoting minority participation in medical careers and improving access to eye care for underserved populations. Dr. Allison takes a team approach to care, working with well eye care providers and primary care offices to preserve patient vision. As a glaucoma and anterior segment specialist, she provides the following treatments:
• Medical glaucoma therapy
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
• Trabeculectomy
• Canal procedures
• Laser procedures
• Drainage valve procedures
• Complex cataract surgery
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation. 1996 - 1997
Residency, Ophthalmology, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 1993 - 1996
Residency, Radiation Oncology, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 1991 - 1993
Internship, Internal Medicine, State University of NY Health Science Center/Brooklyn. 1990 - 1991
Education
MBA | George Washington University School of Medicine. 2013
MD | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick (USA). 1990
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