Dr. Howard Amiel

4.8
109 reviews
OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Denver, CO
(303) 794-1111
Accepts Medicare

Location

5150 East Yale Circle #200
Denver, CO 80222
Accepting New Patients
Closed · Opens 8:00 AM TueMDT

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Transplants
Dry Eye
Advanced IOL Technology
Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Cornea And External Disease
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About Me

Dr. Howard Amiel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. He practices in the Denver Metro area, serving patients at offices in Arvada, Denver, and Lone Tree. With extensive experience performing over 25,000 cataract surgeries, Dr. Amiel is recognized as a leading cataract surgeon in the Rocky Mountain region. His expertise includes advanced intraocular lens (IOL) technology and laser-assisted cataract surgery, offering patients the latest options for vision correction.

Dr. Amiel’s practice focuses on a comprehensive range of corneal and refractive procedures, including corneal transplants, LASIK, PRK, and advanced dry eye treatment. He has completed specialized fellowships in cataract and refractive surgery as well as cornea and external disease, training under pioneering surgeons. His commitment to advancing ophthalmic care is reflected in his numerous publications and his role as a peer reviewer for leading eye care journals. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Amiel actively participates in international medical relief efforts.

Training

  • Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

    2007

    The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Cataract and Refractive Surgery

    2006

    Koch Eye Associates/Dr. Paul S. Koch

    Fellowship
  • Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital

    Ophthalmology

    2005

    Brown University

    Residency
  • Transitional Internship

    2002

    Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center

    Residency
  • Doctor of Medicine

    2001

    The University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Master of Science, Applied Physiology

    1997

    The Chicago Medical School

    Masters / PhD
  • The University of Iowa

    Bachelor of Science, Psychology

    1995

    University of Iowa

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Gloria Arndt Award

    The University of Illinois College of Medicine

  • American College of Surgeons Medical Student Award

    The University of Illinois College of Medicine

Publications & Press

  • A randomised controlled trial of alcohol delamination and phototherapeutic

  • Atypical fungal sclerokeratitis.

  • Optical coherence tomography of a giant, traumatic tear in the retinal pigment

  • Tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% versus lidocaine 2% jelly as a topical anesthetic

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
RI
License Numbers
MD11884