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Alvaro J Mejia-Vergara

Alvaro J Mejia-Vergara, MD

Assistant Professor

Department: MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 265-2020

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About Alvaro J Mejia-Vergara

Hello, my name is Alvaro Mejia-Vergara, M.D., and I’m an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Florida, specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus surgery. I strive to be a companion to my patients while addressing complex neurological diseases that affect their vision with compassion and scientific excellence. My interests include idiopathic intracranial hypertension, double vision, thyroid eye disease, and optic neuropathy.

My journey in ophthalmology began with my medical training at Xavierian University in Bogotá, Colombia, and continued with my neuro-ophthalmology training at UCLA and UF. I am proud to be a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, all of which have enriched my professional network and expertise.

In our free time, my wife and I enjoy biking in the natural parks around Gainesville. I am also an avid swimmer and love spoiling my cat.

Accomplishments

  1. Committee Member, Patient Education and International Outreach Committees

    NANOS (North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society)

  2. Young Ophthalmology Delegate

    Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology

  3. Colfuturo Scholar

    Colfuturo

  4. Gillingham Fellowship

    Retina Research Foundation

  5. Best Intern Award

    Colombian Association of Medical Schools.

  6. BS/MD Summa Cum Laude

    Xaverian University, Colombia

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. PAS5010 – Intro to Medicine 1

    College of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Florida State License
    Florida Board of Medicine
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Areas of Interest

  • Anisocoria
  • Eye Muscle Repair
  • Graves Disease
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Horner Syndrome
  • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
  • Nystagmus
  • Optic Glioma
  • Optic Nerve Atrophy
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Orbital Pseudotumor
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome
  • Ptosis – Infants and Children
  • Strabismus
  • Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia
  • Visual Field

Publications

Academic Articles

Education

  1. Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical Fellowship

    University of Florida

  2. Gillingham Fellowship

    Retina Research Foundation, Houston, TX

  3. Neuro Ophthalmology Clinical and Research Fellowship

    University of California, Los Angeles

  4. Ophthalmology Residency, Chief Resident

    Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogota, Colombia

  5. Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine, Summa Cum Laude

    Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogota, Colombia

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 265-2020
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100383
THE OAKS UF HEALTH EYE CENTER
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
6201 W NEWBERRY RD
THE OAKS UF HEALTH EYE CENTER
 GAINESVILLE FL 32605