Dr. Rajy Rouweyha, MD, Reno, NV | Ophthalmologist

About Dr. Rajy Rouweyha

Professional Associations: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Board of Ophthalmology, Medical Director Nevada Donor Eye Network Biography: Dr. Rouweyha is a Fellowship trained Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgeon who specializes in vision correction procedures. He received his undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, in Ohio where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He earned his medical degree at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and his postgraduate training was performed at St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. followed by a one-year clinical/research fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rouweyha was awarded the Chief Resident Award during his residency at the George Washington University Medical Center and at the Hermann Eye Center he was named Outstanding Fellow of the Year. Dr. Rouweyha has practiced in Las Vegas over the past 8 years and is experienced and certified on virtually all major FDA-approved excimer laser systems in use today. Dr. Rouweyha has performed over 10,000 laser refractive (LASIK) procedures. In addition, Dr. Rouweyha has performed over 500 corneal transplant surgeries. In 2006, he was invited to serve as the medical director for the Nevada Donor Eye Network. Dr. Rouweyha is also very experienced in evaluating and treating a rare corneal condition known as Keratoconus. He has helped to train and certify other U.S. surgeons in a new and exciting treatment for Keratoconus known as INTACS (Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments). Dr. Rouweyha has been performing this procedure since its approval by the FDA in July 2004. For the past two years he has been an INTACS certified instructor for other surgeons.

Areas of expertise

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

Cataract

Glaucoma

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Cataract

Glaucoma

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Office location

LASIK of Nevada - Reno

1000 Caughlin Crossing, Reno, NV 89519

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Education and background

Practice names

LASIK of Nevada - Reno

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Northeast Ohio Medical University, Doctor of Medicine
Youngstown State University (Bachelor's)
George Washington University Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology
UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston), Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery

Professional memberships

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology

Awards and publications

Chief Resident Award – George Washington University Medical Center
Outstanding Fellow of the Year – Hermann Eye Center
Book chapter in AAO Monograph Series: “Posterior Membrane Dystrophies” (2003)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1306889498

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Dr. Rajy Rouweyha works with LASIK of Nevada - Reno.

Where is Dr. Rajy Rouweyha's office located?

Dr. Rajy Rouweyha's office is located at 1000 Caughlin Crossing, Reno, NV 89519.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rajy Rouweyha have?

Dr. Rajy Rouweyha is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rajy Rouweyha?

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