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Andrei-Alexandru Szigiaito is an Assistant Professor at Université de Montréal, specializing in clinical ophthalmology with a focus on medical retina, cataract surgery, and clinical studies. He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Medical Retina Uveitis at the Cole Eye Center of the Cleveland Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Sunil Srivastava. Dr. Szigiaito undertook his residency in Ophthalmology at Université de Montréal, where he served as Chief Resident for the 2020/2021 term. Additionally, he has completed a Research Fellowship in Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Szigiaito earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Toronto and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to ophthalmic research, including the Retina Society Fellowship Research Award in 2023, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Film Festival Award in 2021, and multiple awards from the Canadian Ophthalmology Society for excellence in research. His areas of expertise also encompass Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Endocrinology, with a keen interest in retinal diseases and ocular neoplasms.
Cole Eye Center, Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland
Completed a Clinical Fellowship in Medical Retina Uveitis.
Université de Montréal Department of Ophthalmology • Montréal
Led the residency program and facilitated learning for residents.
University of Toronto Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences • Toronto
Conducted research in Glaucoma and Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery.
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.