Dean M. Cestari, MD
| Director, Ophthalmology Fellowship Education | |
| Specialties: | Neuro-Ophthalmology Strabismus Service Strabismus, Adult |
| Phone Number: | 617-573-3412 |
| Fax: | 617-573-3851 |
| Location: |
243 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 |
| Office Hours: | Mon - Fri 7:30a- 5p |
| Board Certification: | Psychiatry and Neurology, Ophthalmology |
| Medical School | Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine |
| Residency | New York Presbyterian, Cornell University College of Medicine (Neurology, Ophthalmology) |
| Fellowship | Harvard Medical School, Mass. Eye and Ear (Neuro-Ophthalmology) |
| Teaching Affiliation | Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School |
Biographical Profile:Clinical InterestsDiseases of the optic nerve, pseudotumor cerebri, adult strabismus Research InterestsDr. Cestari is interested in developing an animal model for ischemic and traumatic optic neuropathy. His goal is to better understand factors that affect blood supply to the optic nerve in order to develop and test new treatments for ischemic, traumatic and compressive optic neuropathies. Dr. Cestari and his colleagues have been awarded a Harvard Medical School Catalyst Grant in support of their research. PublicationsFor a full publication list, please see his CV. A representative list (2006 - 2012) is available through www.pubmed.gov. Eichhorn-Mulligan K, Cestari DM. The genetics of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy--prototype of an inherited optic neuropathy with mitochondrial dysfunction. Semin Ophthalmol. 2008 Jan-Feb; 23(1): 27-37.
Page updated: January 10, 2013 |
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