David Almeida, MD, MBA, PhD
Investigator-in-Chief | ExploraHEALTH Dynamics President & CEO | Erie Retina Research President & CEO | The Eye Research Group President & CEO | The Centers for Advanced Surgical Exploration
Biography
Meet Dr. David Almeida, a highly qualified ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon. With an Honors Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical research from the University of Szeged in Hungary, Dr. Almeida combines comprehensive medical knowledge with an academic background. Further credentials include an MBA in healthcare management from The George Washington University and an ophthalmology residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa.
Currently serving as President and CEO of Erie Retina Research, Dr. Almeida also heads the Center for Advanced Surgical Explorationation with sites @ CASExERIE, CASExMIAMI, CASExPHILADELPHIA, CASExPANAMA, CASExJORDAN, CASExINDIA, CASExMANILA & CASExTOKYO. He has an impressive portfolio of over 300 peer-reviewed publications and over 250 presentations at major conferences. His research interests span age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, complex surgery & practice efficiency. As Principal Investigator, he has led over 120 clinical trials across all phases of development, including over 80 as principal investigator, on three continents.
Outside of work, Dr. Almeida loves exploring the outdoors with his wife, Jasmine, three kids, and Teddy (golden doodle). He is an avid guitarist and trail runner and makes time for his many pursuits.