Andrea Yonge, MD

There is much to learn during one short year of glaucoma fellowship: clinical management and data interpretation, surgical techniques (traditional glaucoma surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and complex cataract surgery), and patient education/communication skills. When I was applying to glaucoma fellowship programs, the Shiley Eye Institute at UCSD was at the top of my list. Under the tutelage of Dr. Robert Weinreb, a world expert in glaucoma treatment and research, as well as the rest of the glaucoma faculty, I was able to gain a strong foundation in clinical and surgical management of glaucoma. There are few programs in the country that offer training in not only traditional glaucoma surgery (particularly the art of the trabeculectomy) but also minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (angle surgery and subconjunctival filtration surgery) as well as cataract surgery. I am so grateful for the mentorship and training that I received at UCSD, and I look forward to seeing future generations of glaucoma fellows carry on the legacy of excellence.

After fellowship, I will be joining a physician-owned private practice in Portland, Oregon. There is a large population of patients with glaucoma in the area and few fellowship-trained glaucoma specialists. My fellowship training at UCSD has prepared me to provide efficient and high-quality patient-centered care in the areas of cataract, glaucoma, and comprehensive ophthalmology. I have experience with complex cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses, and nearly all types of glaucoma surgery. I also feel prepared to learn and adopt new techniques as the landscape of glaucoma surgery evolves in the coming years. After 10 years of medical education, I am excited for the opportunity to establish myself as a cataract and glaucoma specialist within my new community. In my free time, I hope to explore the endless hiking trails in Oregon and spend more time connecting with nature.

Adeleh Yarmohammadi, MD

It is an absolute honor to be able to train under the mentorship of one of the most prominent leaders in the field, Dr. Weinreb, as well as other esteemed faculty at UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute. The clinical and surgical experience is simply outstanding. I am beyond grateful to be able to learn such a diverse set of surgical procedures to provide the best possible care to my future patients. If I go back in time, I will again rank UCSD as my number one fellowship choice without question.

Meet Our UCSD Glaucoma Fellows

The Tradition:

More than 180 individuals have obtained clinical and/or research training in glaucoma at the University of California, San Diego. Many of these individuals hold distinguished academic positions and are glaucoma leaders throughout the world. Other fellows have distinguished themselves in their community in clinical practice or in industry.