Dr. Alexandra Pietraszkiewicz

OphthalmologyNeuro-Ophthalmologist
Belmont, NC

Areas of Expertise

Eye Exams & Routine Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Care
Neuro-ophthalmology
Femto Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Optic Neuropathies
Blepharospasm

Meet Dr. Alexandra Pietraszkiewicz

About Me

Dr. Alexandra “Ola” Pietraszkiewicz is an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, adult neuro-ophthalmology, and comprehensive ophthalmology. She treats eye conditions stemming from the nervous system, including double vision, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), optic neuropathies, and blepharospasm. Additionally, she provides comprehensive adult eye care, including traditional and laser-assisted cataract surgery, glaucoma management, thyroid eye disease treatment, and diabetic eye care.

She completed her undergraduate degree in human science at Georgetown University and earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Her internship and ophthalmology residency were completed at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, followed by a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Utah.

Outside of the office, Dr. Pietraszkiewicz enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, art, live music, and travel. She sees patients in Belmont and Charlotte, North Carolina.

Training

  • University of Utah

    Neuro-Ophthalmology

    2024

    University of Utah

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    2023

    Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

    Residency
  • University of Connecticut School of Medicine

    Medical Degree

    2019

    University of Connecticut School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Georgetown University

    Human Science

    2014

    Georgetown University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Inpatient Resident of the Month

    2019

    Sinai Hospital

  • Professional Honors in Scholarship

    2018

    UConn School of Medicine

  • Outstanding Research Award

    2017

    UConn School of Medicine

Publications & Press

  • Medial upper eyelid crease incision approach to optic nerve sheath fenestration as part of a multidisciplinary treatment protocol for patients with vision-threatening papilledema.

    Neurosurgical Focus2026
  • Diagnostic dilemma: Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy in a 70-year-Old woman.

    American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports2024
  • Ocular Surface Indicators and Biomarkers in Chronic Ocular Graft-versus-Host Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients.

    Bone Marrow Transplantation2021
  • Desmin deficiency is not sufficient to prevent corneal fibrosis.

    Experimental Eye Research2019
  • Retinal transcriptome and eQTL analyses identify genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.

    Nature Genetics2019

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC, UT
License Numbers
2023-02890, 13255686-1205

Dr. Alexandra Pietraszkiewicz

Ophthalmology Neuro-Ophthalmologist