Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. James Chodosh is an ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and external diseases. He treats a range of conditions including infectious eye diseases, ocular chemical injuries, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. He is known for his work in restoring corneal blindness using the Boston keratoprosthesis, a specialized artificial cornea.
Dr. Chodosh is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with vision loss, with a focus on underserved populations. He brings extensive research experience in viral genomics and ocular pathogenesis, and has developed a low-cost keratoprosthesis for use in low-resource settings.
Training
Biostatistics
2007University of Oklahoma College of Public Health
Masters / PhDVirology & Molecular Biology and Infectious Diseases
1995St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Fellowship
Cornea and External Diseases
1993University of Miami
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
1992Baylor College of Medicine
ResidencyInternship
1989St. Joseph's Hospital
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
1988Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School
Bachelor of Arts
1978Hampshire College
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Alcon Research Institute Award
Alcon Research Institute
Research to Prevent Blindness Award
Research to Prevent Blindness
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MA, NM, OK
- License Numbers
- 236245, MD2022-0906, 19364


