Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Vitaliy V. Zak

Ophthalmology
Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par
44139 Monterey Ave, Suite A, 
Palm Desert, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Retina Institute Of California Medical Group, A California Medical Par
44139 Monterey Ave, Suite A, 
Palm Desert, CA 
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Overview

Vitaliy Zak is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, California. Dr. Zak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Kallikrein Hypertension, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zak is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Languages Spoken
English
Russian
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Locations

RETINA INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA MEDICAL GROUP, A CALIFORNIA MEDICAL PAR
44139 Monterey Ave, Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Call: 760-779-0800

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.


1 Total Publications

Safety and efficacy of MCO-010 optogenetic therapy in patients with Stargardt disease in USA (STARLIGHT): an open-label multi-center Ph2 trial.
Safety and efficacy of MCO-010 optogenetic therapy in patients with Stargardt disease in USA (STARLIGHT): an open-label multi-center Ph2 trial.
Journal: EClinicalMedicine
Published: June 25, 2025
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