Overview
Dr. Assam is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal diseases.
His clinical expertise includes managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal detachment (RD), macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and complications from ocular trauma or surgery. He specializes in retinal laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and advanced vitreoretinal surgery.
Dr. Assam earned a masters degree in Human Clinical Anatomy from Creighton University before attending medical school at the USD Sanford School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, where he served as Chief Resident and was named Intern of the Year. He then pursued a highly competitive two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he trained under nationally recognized leaders in retina care.
His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Graves Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5418 E Arrowhead Pkwy, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Assam 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jed Assam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jed Assam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jed Assam by calling their office at 605-705-3322. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jed Assam a top-rated expert for Amblyopia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jed Assam is classified as an Experienced expert for Amblyopia, 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. Jed Assam specialize in?
While Dr. Jed Assam is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Amblyopia, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Jed Assam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jed Assam has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amblyopia. You can view a list of Dr. Jed Assam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jed Assam accept my insurance?
Dr. Jed Assam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avera Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-705-3322 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- AmblyopiaDr. Assam isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Assam isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Assam isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Assam isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Assam isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- StrabismusDr. Assam isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.