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Dr. Nora Muakkassa
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Nora Muakkassa
Ophthalmology
Lone Tree, CO
Areas of Expertise
Retinal Tears and Detachments
Retinal Vascular Disease
Intravitreal Injections
About Me
Dr. Nora W. Muakkassa is a board-certified ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist caring for patients across the Denver metro area. She treats the full range of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, macular holes and puckers, retinal tears and detachments, and vision-threatening floaters. Her approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, clear discussion of options, and treatments tailored to each person’s goals—whether that involves office-based injections, retinal laser procedures, or surgery with trusted partners.Dr. Muakkassa graduated from Cornell University and earned her MD from the New York University School of Medicine, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed ophthalmology residency and a medical retina fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, then joined the Tufts faculty as an assistant professor, where she led resident education in retina. She has authored peer-reviewed publications, presented at national meetings, and co-founded OphthoGenie, an educational ophthalmology company. Since 2019 she has focused her practice on delivering accessible, high-quality retina care to patients in Colorado.
Training
- Medical RetinaTufts Medical CenterFellowship
- OphthalmologyTufts Medical CenterResidency
- Medical Doctor (MD)New York University School of MedicineMedical School
Undergraduate StudiesCornell UniversityUndergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:CO, MA, NM
- License Numbers:DR.0060692, 261699, RS20140731


