Dr. Lucia Gonzalez Buendia, Ph.D

retinal, macular pathologies, AMD, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases

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Overview

Country, City

Spain, Madrid

Health facility

IMO Miranza Group Madrid

Medical unit

Department of retina and vitreous

About the doctor

Dr. Lucia Gonzalez Buendia, Ph. D, a renowned Ophthalmologist with many years of experience, is a specialist in retinal and macular pathologies, including conditions like AMD and diabetic retinopathy. She has an impressive academic background, including a Ph. D. from the prestigious Harvard Medical School. Dr. Buendia's scientific publications highlight her focus on innovative research in ophthalmology, making her a key figure in advancing treatments for complex eye disorders. Working at the IMO – Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular in Spain, Dr. Lucia Gonzalez Buendia is distinguished for her expertise in treating various retinal vascular diseases. Her exceptional career features, such as prestigious awards and grants for her research, signify a commitment to excellence and cutting-edge practices in ophthalmology. Patients under her care benefit from her extensive knowledge and dedication to advancing the field of vision science.

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Education

2010 Bachelor of Medicine. San Pablo CEU University. Madrid, Spain
2013 Master's in Vision Science Research, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
2015 Specialist in Ophthalmology, University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
2016 Master's in Ophthalmic Subspecialties (Vitreo-Retinal Subspecialty), Institute of Applied Ophthalmobiology (IOBA), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
2017-2019 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Angiogenesis Laboratory, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
2019-2020 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
PhD Program Student in Medicine and Surgery, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain

Experience

2011-2015 Resident Physician in Ophthalmology, University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
2014 Observership (supervised by Dr. Demetrios Vavvas), Retina Department, Angiogenesis Laboratory, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
2015-2016 Ophthalmologist, Retina Section, Institute of Applied Ophthalmobiology (IOBA), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
2020 Specialist Physician, Ophthalmology Department, Retina Section, University Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
2021 Clinical Trials Coordinator, Foundation for Biomedical Research, University Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
2021 External Consultant, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Ophthalmologist at the Retina and Vitreous Department, IMO – Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular, Miranza Group, Spain

Awards & Memberships

2009 First Runner-up, AstraZeneca Award, European Undergraduate Research Congress in Health Sciences
2014 Travel Grant, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2016 Travel Award, NIH/NEI, 2nd Biennial International Symposium on Ocular Regeneration
2016 Co-winner, IV Medical Research Contest in Retina, awarded by the Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous, RetinaPlus+ Foundation, and Thea Laboratories
2016 Research Fellowship for Universities or Centers Abroad, Alfonso Martín Escudero Foundation (Grant: $80,000 USD)
2016-2017 Extraordinary Master’s Award in Ophthalmic Subspecialties, University of Valladolid
2021 Best Presentation Award, Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous (Grant: €2,000)
2021 Best Published Article by a Fellow (co-author), Schepens Eye Research Institute, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School (Grant: $1,000 USD)