For North Florida Patients
Our Team of Doctors
Ahmed M. Alkaliby,
M.D., Ph.D.
Fellowship Trained
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Positively Vision Focused™
Education
M.S. Ophthalmology, summa cum laude, Tanta University
Doctor of Medicine, Tanta University
Internship, Tanta University General Hospital
Ophthalmology Residency, Tanta University Eye Hospital
Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Tanta University Eye Hospital
Vitreoretinal Fellowship, University of California - Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Research
Clinical Trials• Currently responsible for two clinical trials as the PI. One involving injection for DME and the other one onimaging for AMD.
Past Completed Research
• Predictors of structural and functional outcomes of diabetic vitrectomy using optical coherence tomographyangiography and vitreous analysis of biochemical inflammatory and vascular markers.
• Incidence of age-related macular degeneration in diabetic retinopathy population in Orange County.
• Effect of anti-glaucoma medications on the development and progression of cystoid macular edema.
• Artificial Intelligence: Detection of diabetic Angiographic/Vascular changes from colored fundus photos.
• Mitochondrial role in development and severity of Age-related macular degeneration, Dr. Christina Kenney lab.
• Retinal Organoids, stem cell therapy for Degenerative retinal problems, Dr. Seiler animal lab.
HONORS & AWARDS
APAO Diamond Jubilee Travel Grant
Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Best Poster Award
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) MERIT Award
Women in Retina (WinR) Award, ASRS
AAO annual meeting Travel Grant, ASRS
EURETINA European Society of Retina Specialists Travel and Observership Grant
Award for Excellence in Academic Career, ranked 1st Ophthalmology MSc.
Environmental Development Sector, Tanta University Community Service Award
Chief Resident
Highest Score in Ophthalmology Residency Program Exams
Tanta Medical School Honor Society
Distinguished College Scholar, ranked 1st of class (Valedictorian)
About Ahmed M. Alkaliby, MD, PhD
Dr. Ahmed Alkaliby is a versatile individual with interests ranging from cooking and tennis to programming and emerging technologies. He enjoys designing surgical instruments and exploring the possibilities of 3D printing in healthcare.
Personal
Dr. Alkaliby's curiosity also extends to Python, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, where he enjoys learning and experimenting with new ideas.
