Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban

OphthalmologyNeuro-Ophthalmologist
Miami, FL

Areas of Expertise

Adult and Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
Optic Nerve Diseases
Hereditary Optic Neuropathies
Toxic-Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Visual Electrophysiology
Hydroxychloroquine Retinal Toxicity
Hereditary Retinal Diseases
Retinal Biomarkers in Neurologic Disease
Mitochondrial Optic Neuropathies
Optical Coherence Tomography of Retina and Optic Nerve

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

    2016

    New England Eye Center, Tufts University

    Fellowship
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

    2011

    New England Eye Center, Tufts University

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    2007

    Cuban Eye Institute Ramón Pando Ferrer

    Residency
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

    2003

    Instituto Neurología y Neurocirugía

    Fellowship
  • Retina/Vitreous

    2002

    Cuban Eye Institute Ramón Pando Ferrer

    Fellowship
  • MD

    1995

    Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL
License Numbers
ME151215

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