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Dr. Elena Bitrian

Ophthalmology

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Dr. Elena Bitrian

Ophthalmology

Plantation, FL

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Glaucoma
Adult Glaucoma
Congenital Glaucoma
Glaucoma Surgical Techniques
Laser Treatments for Glaucoma
Complex and Secondary Glaucoma

Meet Dr. Elena Bitrian

About Me

Dr. Elena Bitrian is a board-certified glaucoma specialist who cares for both adults and children, with a particular focus on pediatric glaucoma. An associate professor of clinical ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, she is an integral member of the Samuel & Ethel Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center. Dr. Bitrian combines deep surgical expertise with a warm, bilingual bedside manner, guiding families through diagnosis, medical therapy, laser options, and complex operations when needed. Her research centers on the epidemiology of glaucoma and advances in surgical techniques, and she teaches and mentors the next generation of glaucoma specialists. Dr. Bitrian earned her medical degree and two master’s degrees at the University of Barcelona, completed ophthalmology residencies at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona and the University of Minnesota, and pursued glaucoma fellowship training at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute. Before joining Bascom Palmer, she provided care for adults and children with glaucoma at Mayo Clinic. She welcomes patients across the age spectrum and partners closely with a multidisciplinary team to protect vision for the long term.

Training

  • Master’s, Hospital Management
    University of Barcelona
    Masters / PhD
  • Master’s, Statistics in Health Sciences
    University of Barcelona
    Masters / PhD
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    Ophthalmology
    University of Minnesota Medical School
    Residency
    2015
  • Glaucoma
    UCLA Jules Stein
    Fellowship
    2011
  • Ophthalmology
    Hospital Clinic de Barcelona
    Residency
    2008
  • Medical School
    Universidad de Barcelona Facultad de Medicina
    Medical School
    2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    FL, MN
  • License Numbers:
    ME142745, 58725

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