Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Albert T. Vitale

Ophthalmology
U of U Health
University Of Utah Adult Services
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
U of U Health
University Of Utah Adult Services
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Overview

Albert Vitale is an Ophthalmologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Vitale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Vitale is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles and participated in 2 clinical trials in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in UT
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
65 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Call: 801-581-2352

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


4 Clinical Trials

Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Adalimumab, Conventional immunosuppression
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adalimumab in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis Stopping Trial
Adalimumab in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-associated Uveitis Stopping Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drug: Adalimumab
Study Phase: Phase 4
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant, Intravitreal Methotrexate, Intravitreal Ranibizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
PeriOcular and INTravitreal Corticosteroids for Uveitic Macular Edema Trial
PeriOcular and INTravitreal Corticosteroids for Uveitic Macular Edema Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 04, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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50 Total Publications

The Effect of Metagenomic Sequencing on Patient Clinical Outcomes for Intraocular Infections: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Effect of Metagenomic Sequencing on Patient Clinical Outcomes for Intraocular Infections: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology
Published: April 14, 2025
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  • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
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  • Uveitis
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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
    Dr. Vitale is
    Distinguished
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  • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Dr. Vitale is
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  • Neuroretinitis
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  • Toxoplasmosis
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  • Endophthalmitis
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  • Ocular Toxoplasmosis
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  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
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  • Scleritis
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  • Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
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  • Experienced
  • Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
    Dr. Vitale is
    Experienced
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  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Vitale is
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  • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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  • CMV Retinitis
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