Elite in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Victor H. Gonzalez

Ophthalmology | General Surgery
Valley Retina Institute P.A.
1205 Ed Carey Dr, 
Harlingen, TX 
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Elite in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Valley Retina Institute P.A.
1205 Ed Carey Dr, 
Harlingen, TX 
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Overview

Victor Gonzalez is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Harlingen, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Gonzalez is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 22 articles and participated in 4 clinical trials in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in TX
Ophthalmology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo
Reeves County Hospital District
Fort Duncan Medical Center
Val Verde Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

VALLEY RETINA INSTITUTE P.A.
1205 Ed Carey Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
Call: 956-423-2100

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.


8 Clinical Trials

Phase I, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2798745 After 28 Day Repeat Oral Administration to Adults With Diabetic Macular Edema
Phase I, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2798745 After 28 Day Repeat Oral Administration to Adults With Diabetic Macular Edema
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: GSK2798745
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double Masked and Active Controlled Phase II Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Injections of RBM-007 Monotherapy and RBM-007 in Combination With Eylea® Compared to Eylea® Monotherapy
A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double Masked and Active Controlled Phase II Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Intravitreal Injections of RBM-007 Monotherapy and RBM-007 in Combination With Eylea® Compared to Eylea® Monotherapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: RBM-007 Injectable Solution, Aflibercept, Sham
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multi-Center, Open Label, TOFU Extension Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Additional Intravitreal Injections of RBM-007 in Subjects With Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
A Multi-Center, Open Label, TOFU Extension Study Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Additional Intravitreal Injections of RBM-007 in Subjects With Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: RBM-007
Study Phase: Phase 2
Single Site, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety of Tafenoquine
Single Site, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety of Tafenoquine
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 26, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Double-Masked, Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Subjects With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (LIGHTSITE III)
A Double-Masked, Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Parallel Group, Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Subjects With Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (LIGHTSITE III)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase IV, Open Label, Multi-center Study to Assess the Effect of Intravitreal Injections of Macugen (Pegaptanib Sodium Injection) Administered Every 6 Weeks for 48 Weeks on the Corneal Endothelium.
A Phase IV, Open Label, Multi-center Study to Assess the Effect of Intravitreal Injections of Macugen (Pegaptanib Sodium Injection) Administered Every 6 Weeks for 48 Weeks on the Corneal Endothelium.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 08, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
Treatment for Central-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema in Eyes With Very Good Visual Acuity
Treatment for Central-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema in Eyes With Very Good Visual Acuity
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 31, 2020
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Short-term Evaluation of Combination Corticosteroid+Anti-VEGF Treatment for Persistent Central-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema Following Anti-VEGF Therapy
Short-term Evaluation of Combination Corticosteroid+Anti-VEGF Treatment for Persistent Central-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema Following Anti-VEGF Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 25, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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48 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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