Overview
Catherine Cukras is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Cukras is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 115 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.
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10 Center Dr Bldg 10, Bethesda, MD 20892
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine A. Cukras
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine A. Cukras?
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Is Dr. Catherine A. Cukras a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine A. Cukras is classified as an Elite expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, 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. Catherine A. Cukras specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine A. Cukras is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Catherine A. Cukras participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine A. Cukras has published 115 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine A. Cukras's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Cukras isElite. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Distinguished
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Cukras isDistinguished. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Cukras isDistinguished. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental RetardationDr. Cukras isDistinguished. Learn about Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Cukras isDistinguished. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Cukras isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Cukras isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Coats DiseaseDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Color BlindnessDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- PapilledemaDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Strudwick Type
- Usher SyndromeDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- UveitisDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Cukras isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
