Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Carlos Ernesto Mendoza Santiesteban is a neuro-ophthalmologist who specializes in caring for both adults and children with conditions at the intersection of the brain, optic nerve, and retina. He serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, bringing academic expertise to his practice. His clinical focus spans hereditary and mitochondrial optic neuropathies, toxic-nutritional optic neuropathy, complex optic nerve disease, and visual complications of systemic or neurologic conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease.
He evaluates patients on medications that may affect the retina and optic nerve, including hydroxychloroquine retinal toxicity, and employs advanced imaging like optical coherence tomography and visual electrophysiology to guide treatment and long-term monitoring. Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban partners closely with neurology, pediatrics, and retina colleagues to ensure patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. His research explores retinal biomarkers of neurological disease and the role of imaging in diagnosis and follow-up, particularly in hereditary optic neuropathies and retinal diseases. Patients value his thorough explanations and practical guidance from initial visits through testing, therapy, and visual rehabilitation when needed.
Training
Retina/Vitreous
2016New England Eye Center, Tufts University
FellowshipNeuro-Ophthalmology
2011New England Eye Center, Tufts University
FellowshipOphthalmology
2007Cuban Eye Institute Ramón Pando Ferrer
ResidencyNeuro-Ophthalmology
2003Instituto Neurología y Neurocirugía
FellowshipRetina/Vitreous
2002Cuban Eye Institute Ramón Pando Ferrer
FellowshipMD
1995Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL
- License Numbers
- ME151215
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