Overview
Brian Brooks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..
Dr. Brooks is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma, Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, and Oculocutaneous Albinism.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 156 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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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.
5 Clinical Trials
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D. is the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist who directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials. His laboratory research is directed at understanding the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization and excessive retinal vascular permeability, and the mechanism of cone cell death in inherited retinal degenerations. He helped to determine the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and Tie2 in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases. The clinical trial group under Dr. Campochairo provided the first demonstration of the benefits of suppression of VEGF in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. He has developed strategies for sustained suppression of VEGF that are currently being tested in clinical trials. Dr. Campochiaro trained at the University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia. He did a vitreoretinal fellowship and research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1984. He became professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins in 1991. Dr. Campochiaro is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Campochiaro is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Campochiaro is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian P. Brooks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian P. Brooks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian P. Brooks by calling their office at 202-884-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian P. Brooks a top-rated expert for Coloboma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian P. Brooks is classified as an Elite expert for Coloboma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian P. Brooks specialize in?
While Dr. Brian P. Brooks is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Coloboma, Albinism, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Brian P. Brooks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian P. Brooks has published 155 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coloboma. You can view a list of Dr. Brian P. Brooks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian P. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian P. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-884-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- AlbinismDr. Brooks isElite. Learn about Albinism.
- ColobomaDr. Brooks isElite. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Brooks isElite. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.
- MicrophthalmiaDr. Brooks isElite. Learn about Microphthalmia.
- Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst
- Oculocutaneous AlbinismDr. Brooks isElite. Learn about Oculocutaneous Albinism.
- Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1
- Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2
- Distinguished
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Blue Cone MonochromatismDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Blue Cone Monochromatism.
- Coloboma of Optic NerveDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Nerve.
- Coloboma of Optic PapillaDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Papilla.
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Ocular AlbinismDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Albinism.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental RetardationDr. Brooks isDistinguished. Learn about Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AniridiaDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Coach SyndromeDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Coach Syndrome.
- Coloboma of Eye LensDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma of Eye Lens.
- Color BlindnessDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- GM1 GangliosidosisDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about GM1 Gangliosidosis.
- Kearns-Sayre SyndromeDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Kearns-Sayre Syndrome.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Brooks isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- ChoroideremiaDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Choroideremia.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- MalabsorptionDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Poland SyndromeDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Poland Syndrome.
- PtosisDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type
- StrabismusDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- X-Linked Infantile NystagmusDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Brooks isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
