Overview
Steven M. Cohen, MD, is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon and partner at Retina-Vitreous Associates of Florida, where he has cared for patients with retinal and vitreous diseases since 1997. He completed both medical retina and surgical retina fellowships at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute after graduating from Harvard Medical School and completing ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Davis.
Dr. Cohen has extensive experience in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex retinal disease, including retinal detachment, macular disease, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders, uveitis, and age-related macular degeneration. He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida and has been involved in resident education for more than three decades.
Dr. Cohen has participated in numerous retina clinical trials involving age-related macular degeneration, geographic atrophy, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, uveitis, gene therapy, sustained-delivery systems, and intravitreal implants. He is also the founder of RetinaUniversity.com and RetinaGallery.com, educational resources for ophthalmology trainees and physicians.
He has been recognized by Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Top Doctor and has received the David D. Donaldson Clinical Faculty Teaching Award from the University of South Florida.
Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy.
Dr. Cohen is board certified in AB Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
579 S Duncan Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
4344 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cohen 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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Florida Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus
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Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven M. Cohen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven M. Cohen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven M. Cohen by calling their office at 727-323-0077. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven M. Cohen a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven M. Cohen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Steven M. Cohen specialize in?
While Dr. Steven M. Cohen is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Steven M. Cohen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven M. Cohen has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Steven M. Cohen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven M. Cohen accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven M. Cohen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-323-0077 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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Advanced
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- UveitisDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- VitrectomyDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AniridiaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- HyphemaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Parinaud Oculoglandular SyndromeDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinochoroidal ColobomaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Retinochoroidal Coloboma.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- Walker Dyson SyndromeDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Walker Dyson Syndrome.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)Dr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).