Patient Care Bio
Dr. Mithra Gonzalez is an Assistant 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.
| Co-President | Flaum Eye Institute Alumni Council |
2015 - Present |
| University Honors, Virginia Commonwealth University |
2000 |
| Undergraduate Research Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University |
1999 |
| Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, The Latino Scholars Program | Virginia Commonwealth University |
1998 - 2000 |
| Psychology Honors Program, Virginia Commonwealth University |
1998 - 2000 |
| Psi Chi | Virginia Commonwealth University |
1998 - 2000 |
| Commonwealth Award | Virginia Commonwealth University |
1997 - 1998 |
| Dean's List, Virginia Commonwealth |
1996 - 2000 |
| University Honors Program, Virginia Commonwealth University |
1996 - 2000 |
