Suhail Alam, MD
American Vision Partners
4800 N 22nd St Phoenix
Phoenix , AZ 85016
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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
14820 N Del Webb
Sun City, AZ 85351
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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
5250 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
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(602) 955-1000 office
Professional Affiliations
Academic Appointments- Associate Professor
- University of Arizona Phoenix
- College of Medicine
Education and Training
- Retinal fellowship
- University of California Davis, University of California Davis Eye Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
Biography
At the age of 19, Dr. Alam received his bachelor’s degree with honors and was awarded an early acceptance into medical school. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, Dr. Alam completed additional advanced training through a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati, where he was chosen to serve as Chief Resident, followed by a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of California – Davis. Dr. Alam went on to take top marks on his board exams, scoring in the 99th percentile.
Dr. Alam specializes in the medical and surgical care of the retina and vitreous. He joined Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in 2006 and has performed over 10,000 major retinal surgeries. His interests include the latest treatments for vitreoretinal diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachments. Dr. Alam is deeply engaged in clinical research and is among the select few surgeons involved in gene therapy for wet macular degeneration.
Dr. Alam is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Phoenix Ophthalmological Society. When he is not taking care of patients, he spends time with his wife and 3 children and pursues his other interests including photography, calligraphy, the study of ancient history and playing with the latest gadgets.