Yousuf M. Khalifa
Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy

Dr. Yousuf M. Khalifa

Ophthalmology
Emory health
Emory Eye Center - Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus
5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl4, 
Atlanta, GA 
Offers Telehealth
22 Years of Experience

Experienced in Fuchs Dystrophy
Emory health
Emory Eye Center - Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus
5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl4, 
Atlanta, GA 
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Overview

Yousuf Khalifa is an Ophthalmologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Khalifa has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Fuchs Dystrophy.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia, 2004.0
Residency
Georgia Regents University
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, 2010
Fellowships
University of Utah
University of California San Francisco
Hospital Affiliations
Grady Memorial Hospital
Emory University Hospital
Saint Joseph's Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Gender
Male

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Locations

Emory Eye Center - Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus
5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl4, Atlanta, GA 30342
Call: 404-778-2020

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.


35 Total Publications

Investigating the Tolerance of Corneal Endothelial Cells to Surgical Fluid Pressure Using Intact Porcine Eyes.
Investigating the Tolerance of Corneal Endothelial Cells to Surgical Fluid Pressure Using Intact Porcine Eyes.
Journal: Translational vision science & technology
Published: November 21, 2024
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