Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Efthemios S. Raphtis

Ophthalmology
Corewell Health
Efthemios Raphtis MD PC DBA Balian Eye Center
432 West University Drive, 
Rochester, MI 
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36 Years of Experience

Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
Corewell Health
Efthemios Raphtis MD PC DBA Balian Eye Center
432 West University Drive, 
Rochester, MI 
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Overview

Efthemios Raphtis is an Ophthalmologist in Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Raphtis has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Presbyopia, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Raphtis 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.

Graduate Institution
University Of Iowa Roy J. And Lucille A. Carver College Of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Rush University Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MI
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Efthemios Raphtis MD PC DBA Balian Eye Center
432 West University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307
Call: 248-651-6122

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

Vancomycin-Associated Hemorrhagic Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis: A Clinical-Pathophysiological Analysis.
Vancomycin-Associated Hemorrhagic Occlusive Retinal Vasculitis: A Clinical-Pathophysiological Analysis.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology
Published: September 17, 2017
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