Dr. Steven Sanislo

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Steven Sanislo has over 25 years of experience in clinical surgical practice, specializing in retinal and vitreoretinal diseases. As a senior vitreoretinal surgeon at Stanford, he maintains a large clinical practice where he teaches ophthalmology residents and retina fellows. He actively participates in clinical research focusing on various retinal conditions. Dr. Sanislo received his ophthalmology training as a resident at Stanford and completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. His research interests include the treatment of age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, among other retinal diseases. He has extensive clinical surgical experience with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, posterior uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusion. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. His commitment to clinical focus encompasses both vitreoretinal surgery and medical treatment of retinal diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Stanford Byers Eye Institute • Palo Alto, CA

Senior vitreoretinal surgeon, involved in teaching and clinical research.

Courses

OPHT 199 OPHT 280 OPHT 299 OPHT 370 OPHT 399

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.