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Alvaro J Mejia-Vergara, MD : Bio and credentials

Eye Doctor (Ophthalmologist)

Additional languages:
Spanish,
German
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My bio

Hello, my name is Alvaro Mejia-Vergara, M.D., and I'm an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Florida, specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. I strive to be a companion to my patients while addressing complex neurological diseases that affect their vision with compassion and scientific excellence. My interests include idiopathic intracranial hypertension, double vision, thyroid eye disease, and optic neuropathy.

My journey in ophthalmology began with my medical training at Xavierian University in Bogotá, Colombia, and continued with my neuro-ophthalmology training at UCLA and UF. I am proud to be a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, all of which have enriched my professional network and expertise.

In our free time, my wife and I enjoy biking in the natural parks around Gainesville. I am also an avid swimmer and love spoiling my cat.

Board certifications

  • Florida State License

    Florida Board of Medicine

  • Ophthalmology

    American Board of Ophthalmology

Education

  • Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical Fellowship

    University of Florida, 2023-2024

  • Gillingham Fellowship

    Retina Research Foundation, Houston, TX, 2020

  • Neuro Ophthalmology Clinical and Research Fellowship

    University of California, Los Angeles, 2019

  • Ophthalmology Residency, Chief Resident

    Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogota, Colombia, 2016-2019

  • Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine, Summa Cum Laude

    Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogota, Colombia, 2013

My areas of focus

Specialties

Additional languages

  • Spanish
  • German

Gender

Male

Accomplishments

  • Committee Member, Patient Education and International Outreach Committees

    NANOS (North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society), 2024

  • Young Ophthalmology Delegate

    Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, 2021

  • Colfuturo Scholar

    Colfuturo, 2019

  • Gillingham Fellowship

    Retina Research Foundation, 2019

  • Best Intern Award

    Colombian Association of Medical Schools., 2013

  • BS/MD Summa Cum Laude

    Xaverian University, Colombia, 2012