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Rachel A. F. Wozniak, M.D., Ph.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
210 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Dr. Wozniak earned her medical degree and completed a doctorate in genetics at Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Rochester School Of Medicine and Dentistry's Flaum Eye Institute. Here she also went on to complete a fellowship in Cornea and External Disease at the Flaum Eye Institute under a Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellow Award.
Besides her clinical pursuits, Dr. Wozniak is actively engaged in basic scientific research and has already authored an impressive list of peer-reviewed publications. Her particular area of research interest focuses on the pathogenesis of bacterial corneal infections and novel antimicrobial drug discovery. She is board certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Women in Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Certified Specialties
Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Associate Professor - Center for Visual Science A&S (RC) - Joint
Associate Professor - Department of Microbiology and Immunology (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Ophthalmology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2016 - 2017
Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2013 - 2016
Internship, Transitional Year, Cambridge Hospital-GME. 2012 - 2013
Education
MD | Tufts University School of Medicine. 2012
PhD | Tufts University School of Medicine. 2012
Awards
Drug Development Delivery Pilot Award. 2016 - 2016
ASCRS Foundation Research Award. 2016 - 2016
Snell Ophthalmology Resident Investigator Award. 2016 - 2016
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellow Award. 2016 - 2016
Young Investigator Track, ARVO/NAEVR Advocacy Day. 2014 - 2014
Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Resident Retreat. 2014 - 2014
Research
Research Lab
Patents
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: 3500254
Country: Europe
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: August 24, 2021
Patent #: 11,096,923
Country: United States
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: FR3500254
Country: France
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: DE3500254
Country: Germany
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: IT3500254
Country: Italy
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: NL3500254
Country: Netherlands
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: ES3500254
Country: Spain
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim Based Therapeutics
Issue date: March 23, 2022
Patent #: GB3500254
Country: United Kingdom
Inventors: Paul M Dunman, Rachel A Wozniak
Publications
Journal Articles
Gowtham L, Wozniak RAF, Dunman PM, Sheba E, Garg P, Joseph J
Cornea.. 2024 August 143 (8):1044-1048. Epub 03/26/2024.
Chen ER, Wozniak RAF
Cornea.. 2024 January 143 (1):1-5. Epub 09/12/2023.
Dunster E, Johnson WL, Wozniak RAF
Cornea.. 2023 December 142 (12):1555-1561. Epub 04/27/2023.
Johnson WL, Sohn M, Woeller CF, Wozniak RAF
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science.. 2023 May 164 (5):5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Three-dimensional heads-up cataract surgery
Mayro E.; Wozniak RAF.
Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 2023; doi.org/10.1016/j.yaoo.2023.02.0.
Shah S, Wozniak RAF
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology.. 2023 13 :1250257. Epub 08/21/2023.
Wozniak RAF, El-Herte R
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology.. 2023 13 :1263568. Epub 08/25/2023.
Maretz C, Omoruyi F, Wozniak RAF
Frontiers in ophthalmology.. 2023 3 :1192019. Epub 06/05/2023.
Meijome TE, Wozniak R, Kang L, Azzouz L, Niziol LM, Johnson WL, Kriegel M, Woodward MA
Translational vision science & technology.. 2022 November 111 (11):12. Epub 1900 01 01.
Maretz C, Green KM, Wozniak RAF
American journal of ophthalmology case reports.. 2022 June 26 :101561. Epub 04/29/2022.
Mei JA, Johnson W, Kinn B, Laskey E, Nolin L, Bhamare P, Stalker C, Dunman PM, Wozniak RAF
Translational vision science & technology.. 2022 May 211 (5):26. Epub 1900 01 01.
Pak CM, Savage DE, Plotnik R, Wozniak RAF
Case reports in ophthalmology.. 2022 13 (2):550-555. Epub 07/14/2022.
Chojnacki M, Dobrotka C, Osborn R, Johnson W, Young M, Meyer B, Laskey E, Wozniak RAF, Dewhurst S, Dunman PM
mSphere.. 2021 March 36 (2)Epub 03/03/2021.
Johnson WL, Sohn MB, Taffner S, Chatterjee P, Dunman PM, Pecora N, Wozniak RAF
PloS one.. 2021 16 (5):e0250975. Epub 05/03/2021.
He X, Simmons NL, Wozniak RAF
Cornea.. 2020 November 39 (11):1433-1435. Epub 1900 01 01.
Laskey E, Chen Y, Sohn MB, Gruber E, Chojnacki M, Wozniak RAF
Cornea.. 2020 October 39 (10):1278-1284. Epub 1900 01 01.
Savage DE, Plotnik R, Wozniak RAF
American journal of ophthalmology case reports.. 2020 June 18 :100713. Epub 04/17/2020.
Chojnacki M, Philbrick A, Scherzi T, Pecora N, Dunman PM, Wozniak RAF
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy.. 2019 October 63 (10)Epub 09/23/2019.
Chojnacki M, Philbrick A, Wucher B, Reed JN, Tomaras A, Dunman PM, Wozniak RAF
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy.. 2019 January 63 (1)Epub 12/21/2018.
Antibiotics in Ophthalmology Practice
Wozniak RAF and Aquavella J.
Expert Review of Ophthalmology. 2017; 12(3): 243-250.
Wozniak RA, Gonzalez M, Aquavella JV
Cornea.. 2016 July 35 (7):1026-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Blanchard C, Brooks L, Ebsworth-Mojica K, Didione L, Wucher B, Dewhurst S, Krysan D, Dunman PM, Wozniak RA
mSphere.. 2016 1 (5)Epub 09/14/2016.
Venkateswaran N, Wozniak RA, Hindman HB
Case reports in ophthalmological medicine.. 2016 2016 :4502105. Epub 09/29/2016.
Considering keratitis: critical questions in disease management
Wozniak RAF; Aquavella J.
Review of Cornea and Contact Lenses. 2015; 10: 28-31.
Colquhoun JM, Wozniak RA, Dunman PM
PloS one.. 2015 10 (11):e0143033. Epub 11/11/2015.
Wozniak RA, Waldor MK
Nature reviews. Microbiology.. 2010 August 8 (8):552-63. Epub 07/05/2010.
Wozniak RA, Fouts DE, Spagnoletti M, Colombo MM, Ceccarelli D, Garriss G, Déry C, Burrus V, Waldor MK
PLoS genetics.. 2009 December 5 (12):e1000786. Epub 12/24/2009.
Wozniak RA, Waldor MK
PLoS genetics.. 2009 March 5 (3):e1000439. Epub 03/27/2009.
Osorio CR, Marrero J, Wozniak RA, Lemos ML, Burrus V, Waldor MK
Journal of bacteriology.. 2008 May 190 (9):3353-61. Epub 03/07/2008.
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Patient Comments
Love Dr. Wozniak, always professional, corned, and informative.
Sep 15, 2024
I already recommended her to my friends.
Sep 13, 2024
I wouldn't go to anyone else but Dr Wozniak!
Sep 01, 2024
Provider was welcoming, friendly, listened to my explanations, questions with interest and explained many points with ease, clarity, and reassurance,
Jun 28, 2024
Very friendly, interested, concerned, helpful. Somewhat hurried, with some very helpful explanations, and some fair explanations.
May 28, 2024
She is an excellent surgeon who is very patient with me
May 19, 2024
Very good.
May 12, 2024
Dr. Wozniak is a superb clinician & person!
Apr 29, 2024
I think Dr. Wozniak is fantastic [...].
Mar 10, 2024
[...] Excellent once we got started
Mar 08, 2024
Very good.
Feb 23, 2024
Wozniak is the greatest
Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Wozniak is the absolute best. We could not be happier with her care, demeanor, medical knowledge and kindness.
Dec 27, 2023
From Doctor to the nurses to the reception was excellent
Dec 04, 2023
They did a very good job with everything.
Nov 10, 2023
Dr. Wozniak is an excellent doctor, and I would absolutely recommend her to others.
Oct 19, 2023
We love Dr. Wozniak
Sep 15, 2023
I feel very comfortable with Dr Wozniak. And have confidence in her recommendations. She also has a very calming presence.
Sep 10, 2023
I always recommend Dr. Wozniak.
Sep 08, 2023
She filled in for my regular dr. here and was very good.
Aug 17, 2023
Provider listened and discussed what was happening with my concerns
Jul 20, 2023
Overall very good experience.
Jun 26, 2023
Drs Braun, resident, and Wozniak full opthalmologist were both courteous, caring and knowledgeable
Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Wozniak was excellent! Surgery great, follow up great. Listened well, explained everything, answered all questions. Kind and funny, never felt rushed and genuinely cared about me as a patient.
Jun 07, 2023
Dr. Wozniak is an excellent provider and has shown so much concern and care for getting to the bottom of the problem.
Apr 22, 2023
She is excellent in every way
Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Wozniak is a very competent physician who is relatable and who provides expert care.
Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Wozniak was excellent
Mar 28, 2023
She is a wonderful doctor, but when she asks you to make an appt. to see her in a month, it is several more weeks until her calendar is open enough to get scheduled.
Feb 23, 2023
Again, I would highly recommend Dr. Wozniak [...].
Feb 05, 2023
Dr. Wozniak is always a pleasure to deal with.
Dec 16, 2022
Dr. W is very good at describing my issues and carefully explaining my options
Dec 13, 2022
Wonderful
Aug 17, 2022
Always the best.
Aug 10, 2022
She is outstanding.
Jul 01, 2022
She actually ran after me to the elevator to inquire about possible drug interaction. ABOVE & BEYOND!!
May 27, 2022
I feel the Dr. Is very good.I won't schedule an appointment as late in the day.
May 16, 2022
Have new client for Dr. Wozniak who has severe eye problems.
Apr 08, 2022
Dr Wozniak is a wonderful, caring and talented physician!
Mar 16, 2022