Dr. Elza Rachid
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Elza Rachid is an ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in medical retina. She earned her medical degree at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon and completed residency training there before pursuing a Medical Retina fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami.
Her work centers on diagnosing and managing retinal and choroidal conditions. She has presented clinical cases on topics such as central serous chorioretinopathy and myopic traction maculopathy, emphasizing careful monitoring and evidence-based treatment options when needed. Dr. Rachid uses modern retinal imaging—such as optical coherence tomography, OCT angiography, fluorescein angiography, and indocyanine green angiography—to help patients understand their diagnosis and to guide next steps. She aims to provide thoughtful, straightforward care and clear communication for each patient.
Training

Medical Retina
University of Miami
FellowshipAmerican Univ. of Beirut, Lebanon
ResidencyMD
American Univ. of Beirut, Lebanon
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL, IL, TX
- License Numbers
- 38633, 036177856, BP10087030


