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James V. Aquavella, M.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
He was a foun...
Languages
English, Italian
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Catherine E. Aquavella Distinguished Professorship in Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School. 1961 - 1963
Residency, Ophthalmology, Brooklyn Hospital Center-Downtown Campus. 1959 - 1961
Internship, Internal Medicine, Kings County Hospital Center-GME. 1958 - 1959
Education
MD | Universita di Napoli (Italy). 1958
Research
Research Lab
Aquavella Lab
Publications
Journal Articles
Bawany MH, Kudla C, Khan FA, Chung MM, Aquavella JV
Cornea.. 2021 June 140 (6):679-684. Epub 1900 01 01.
Asbell PA, Aquavella JV, Hamrah P, Pepose JS, Rose L, Ucakhan O
Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics.. 2019 October 35 (8):447-456. Epub 1900 01 01.
Dohlman CH, Cade F, Regatieri CV, Zhou C, Lei F, Crnej A, Harissi-Dagher M, Robert MC, Papaliodis GN, Chen D, Aquavella JV, Akpek EK, Aldave AJ, Sippel KC, D?Amico DJ, Dohlman JG, Fagerholm P, Wang L, Shen LQ, González-Andrades M, Chodosh J, Kenyon KR, Foster CS, Pineda R, Melki S, Colby KA, Ciolino JB, Vavvas DG, Kinoshita S, Dana R, Paschalis EI
Cornea.. 2018 February 37 (2):248-251. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Roy and Fraunfelder's Current Ocular Therapy (2008)
Chapter: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Sjogren's Syndrome
Roy and Fraunfelder's Current Ocular Therapy (2008)
Chapter: Lacrimal Hyposecretion
Roy and Fraunfelder's Current Ocular Therapy (2008)
Chapter: Scleromalacia Perforans
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Patient Comments
His interest in my answers to his questions and my questions is always with wisdom of knowledge of his profession and his practical experiences.
May 18, 2024
Dr. Aquavella is an excellent eye doctor. I trust him.
Mar 30, 2024
I HAVE BEEN WITH THE DOCTOR FOR 52 YRS., HE DID ALL MY EYE SURGERIES. I WOULD HAVE NO ONE ELSE!
Feb 07, 2024
Depends on this issue. If dry eye w/little digital device use he is likely the best person in the region/country. If heavy digital device use, I would point them in another direction. [...]
Nov 07, 2023
Dr. Aquavella WAS & IS an excellent eye doctor [...]
Sep 12, 2023
Dr. Aquavella has provided excellent treatment for my condition!
Aug 28, 2023
Dr Aquavella is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
May 27, 2023
I have never had a morning caring Opthamologist other than Dr. Aquavella!He never rushes me and answers all my questions! He has a calming presence and genuine care for his patients!
May 26, 2023
Dr. Aquavella,'s reputation is very positive & well known.
Apr 27, 2023
Dr. Aquavella is very attentive to my needs and worries. He says to call him any time & he will talk to me. Doctors don't do this anymore but Dr. Aquavella is extremely nice & considerate.
Apr 25, 2023