Overview
Dr. Jella An joins the Storm Eye Institute from the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Hospitals, where she served as the Medical Director and Vice Chair for the Wilmer Eye Care Network. She also held a faculty position as an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Medicine.As a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, Dr. An brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Her clinical specialties include minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and complex cataract surgery, areas where she has earned national and international recognition for her contributions. Dr. An is also highly experienced in the management of ophthalmology clinical practice.Dr. An received her M.D. and B.Sc. degrees from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and completed her clinical fellowship in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery at the University of Toronto. Her research efforts are dedicated to advancing glaucoma treatments, focusing on novel surgical and laser interventions, as well as extended-release drug delivery. Her goal is to personalize treatments, enhance patient quality of life, and prevent blindness through earlier and safer treatment options.She serves as a principal investigator for several clinical trials and has delivered numerous invited lectures worldwide. Dr. An is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for her patients, advancing innovative glaucoma treatment options, and providing top-tier training and mentorship to aspiring clinicians and researchers.
Dr. An is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. Dr. An is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
167 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29401
167 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
5500 Front St, Suite 320, Summerville, SC 29486
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. An 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
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jella A. An
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jella A. An?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jella A. An by calling their office at 843-792-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jella A. An a top-rated expert for Trabeculectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jella A. An is classified as an Elite expert for Trabeculectomy, 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. Jella A. An specialize in?
While Dr. Jella A. An is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Trabeculectomy, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Jella A. An participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jella A. An has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trabeculectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Jella A. An's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jella A. An accept my insurance?
Dr. Jella A. An accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-2020 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
- GlaucomaDr. An isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- TrabeculectomyDr. An isElite. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. An isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. An isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- HyphemaDr. An isDistinguished. Learn about Hyphema.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. An isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. An isDistinguished. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AstigmatismDr. An isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. An isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. An isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. An isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.