Christopher Girkin, MD, MSPH

Robert N. Weinreb, MD is a highly respected ophthalmologist and world-renowned expert in glaucoma, specializing in glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, and glaucoma management. With over 1,000 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 24 books published, Dr. Weinreb is recognized for his extensive contributions to the field. He is the Director of the Shiley Eye Institute and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego Health, where he provides exceptional care to patients. Dr. Weinreb, a board-certified ophthalmologist, completed his glaucoma fellowship and ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He has held leadership positions in various prestigious organizations and has received numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Weinreb's expertise and dedication make him a top choice for patients seeking comprehensive eye care.Generated from the website

Derek S. Welsbie, MD, PhD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and assistant professor of Ophthalmology at UC San Diego Health. Specializing in treating adolescents and adults with all stages of glaucoma, Dr. Welsbie's clinical focus ranges from monitoring patients suspected of having glaucoma to operating on patients with advanced disease. His laboratory studies the way in which glaucoma leads to optic nerve injury, neurodegeneration, and vision loss, with a particular interest in identifying genes responsible for nerve cell death and developing new neuro-protective treatment strategies for glaucoma patients. Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Welsbie was an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute, where he won the Shafer Prize for innovative glaucoma research and was named Assistant Professor of the Year in 2015. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and fellowship training in glaucoma at the Wilmer Eye Institute, and earned his medical degree and doctorate in molecular biology from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Welsbie is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.Generated from the website