Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Rajendra S. Apte

Ophthalmology
Balanced Care for Women
Washington University
4901 Forest Park Ave, Fl 6, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Accepting New Patients

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Balanced Care for Women
Washington University
4901 Forest Park Ave, Fl 6, 
Saint Louis, MO 
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Overview

Rajendra Apte is an Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Apte is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Apte is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 132 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 41 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MO
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Hindi
Marathi
Gender
Male

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Locations

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
4901 Forest Park Ave, Fl 6, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Call: 314-362-3937

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 Clinical Trials

Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) Assessment During Dual RVO Lucentis Evaluations (PADDLE Study)
Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) Assessment During Dual RVO Lucentis Evaluations (PADDLE Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 30, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

125 Total Publications

Energetic diversity in retinal ganglion cells is modulated by neuronal activity and correlates with resilience to degeneration.
Energetic diversity in retinal ganglion cells is modulated by neuronal activity and correlates with resilience to degeneration.
Journal: Research square
Published: March 31, 2025
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