Dr. Jason Handza, DO, St. Petersburg, FL

About Dr. Jason Handza

Dr. Jason Handza is a board-certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon offering a range of retinal treatments here at Gulfcoast Eye Care. Fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery, Dr. Handza is a specialist in retinal diseases and conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment. Dr. Handza earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with honors. He later completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of South Florida Eye Institute, training under some of the leading experts in retinal surgery and ophthalmology. Dr. Handza has participated in a variety of research studies focusing on retinal treatments. He recently served as a Co-Investigator for a study on Lucentis®, a treatment for a condition known as “wet” macular degeneration. For more information, or to schedule a consultation here at Gulfcoast Eye Care, please contact us today.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Hypertensive retinopathy

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Hypertensive retinopathy

Office location

Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg

1515 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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Education and background

Practice names

Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg

Education and training

Medical School - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
USF Health Eye Institute, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Grandview Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology
University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1083603146

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What practice does Dr. Jason Handza work with?

Dr. Jason Handza works with Gulfcoast Eye Care - St. Petersburg.

Where is Dr. Jason Handza's office located?

Dr. Jason Handza's office is located at 1515 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States, St. Petersburg, FL 33705.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jason Handza?

Dr. Jason Handza frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jason Handza on their profile.