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Majda Hadziahmetovic, M.D., completed her medical degree at the University of Belgrade School of Medicine in 2006. She followed with a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute from 2007 to 2012, and completed her General Surgery training at Drexel University College of Medicine in 2012. Hadziahmetovic then undertook a three-year Ophthalmology Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine, where she served as chief resident during her final year. She completed her Medical Retina training at Duke University in 2017 and joined the faculty thereafter. Dr. Hadziahmetovic's research primarily revolves around teleophthalmology and the application of innovative techniques in the early diagnosis and timely treatment of retinal diseases, particularly diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. She employs advanced imaging technologies, including optical coherence tomography (OCT) and fundus photography, to facilitate accurate remote diagnosis. In addition to her clinical work, she has a significant interest in basic science and is involved in the investigation of new mouse models for retinal diseases aimed at understanding the underlying disease processes of age-related macular degeneration. Her work is characterized by a commitment to enhancing patient care through both clinical excellence and scientific inquiry.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Ophthalmology, focusing on teleophthalmology and retinal disease treatment.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)