Elite in Amblyopia
Elite in Amblyopia

Overview

Michael X. Repka, M.D., M.B.A., is the David L. Guyton, M.D., and Feduniak Family Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. His clinical practice includes an interest in the management of strabismus and amblyopia. In these areas, he has a special interest in using alternatives to patching for the management of amblyopia and using strabismus surgery, botulinum toxin and adjustable sutures to treat strabismus. He also performs cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation on children with cataracts and has a special interest in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology involving normal and abnormal visual development and the effect of injury and tumor on the visual system of the child. Dr. Repka received his M.D. degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital. He completed fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and pediatric ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and joined the faculty in 1985. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Repka is the vice chair for clinical practice at Wilmer. Dr. Repka is the past chairman of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group and past president of the Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He is medical director of Government Affairs of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Repka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Amblyopia, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 175 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 28 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Amblyopia.

Graduate Institution
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, Masters In Business Administration, MBA, 2010
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Ophthalmology, 1983
Specialties
Pediatrics
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, 1985
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Repka has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Retinopathy of Prematurity
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Amblyopia

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

Binocular Dig Rush Game Treatment for Amblyopia
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