What patients are saying
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4.96
About Dr. Claudio Ferreira
“I grew up assisting my father, who is an Ophthalmologist, performing minor eye surgeries in the office. I was fascinated with the field, especially when he said that I’ve got the hands of an Ophthalmologist. Since then, I was convinced to get into the field to save and improve vision as a career!”
Claudio A. Ferreira, MD is a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Vitreo-retinal Surgeon. He specializes in medical and surgical Vitreo-retinal Diseases management. and treats the following eye conditions: Macular degeneration; Diabetic eye disease; Macular holes, Puckers and Tears, Retinal detachments, Flashes and Floaters, Glaucoma, Ocular Pain, Blurry Vision, and Ocular Emergencies.
Dr. Ferreira’s deep-rooted desire to help people came from watching his father who was an Ophthalmologist. Since then, Dr. Ferreira has continued to learn from Ophthalmologists from all over the world. After studying medicine in Brazil, he completed his General Surgery Internship and Ophthalmology Residency at University of California Los Angeles. Further, he performed a Medical and Surgical Vitreo-retinal Fellowship at University of Virginia and a Surgical Vitreo-retinal Fellowship at University of Tennessee. For 20 plus years, Dr. Ferreira has played a key role in successfully saving and improving vision for thousands of patients.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Age-related macular degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Age-related macular degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
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Education and background
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Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidade de Vassouras Faculdade de Medicina, Doctor of Medicine
- Vitreoretinal Foundation: Cordahi Gus MD, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
- University of California, Los Angeles, Residency in Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1548207426
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.96
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What practice does Dr. Claudio Ferreira work with?
Dr. Claudio Ferreira works with Mid Florida Eye Center.
Where is Dr. Claudio Ferreira's office located?
Dr. Claudio Ferreira has 4 office locations, including in Leesburg, Summerfield, Mt Dora, and Wildwood, view full addresses on Dr. Ferreira's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Claudio Ferreira have?
Dr. Claudio Ferreira is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Claudio Ferreira?
Dr. Claudio Ferreira frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Claudio Ferreira on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Claudio Ferreira speak?
Dr. Claudio Ferreira speaks English and Spanish.