Dr. James Chodosh

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 272-6120
Accepts Medicare

Location

2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Infectious Eye Disease
Ocular Chemical Injury
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Corneal Blindness
Keratoprosthesis
Corneal Transplants
Ocular Surface Disease
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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

    2007

    University of Oklahoma College of Public Health

    Masters / PhD
  • Virology & Molecular Biology and Infectious Diseases

    1995

    St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Fellowship
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Cornea and External Diseases

    1993

    University of Miami

    Fellowship
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    1992

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Internship

    1989

    St. Joseph's Hospital

    Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    1988

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Hampshire College

    Bachelor of Arts

    1978

    Hampshire 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