Dr. Maxwell Elia

Dr. Maxwell D. Elia is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in retinal disease and uveitis. He cares for patients with a wide range of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, cystoid macular edema, and hereditary retinal degenerations. He also treats infectious and noninfectious uveitis using a variety of modern, state-of-the-art therapies.

Dr. Elia earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed fellowship training in retinal disease and uveitis with Yale clinical faculty. In addition to retina and uveitis care, he performs cataract surgery when it is part of a patient's overall vision plan. Dr. Elia is active in national ophthalmology societies and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.