Colin McCannel

Professor at Stein Eye Institute/UCLA

Colin A. McCannel, MD, is a prominent Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and a vitreoretinal surgeon at UCLA's Stein Eye Institute. His clinical expertise focuses on managing complex conditions such as retinal detachments, macular holes, epimacular membranes, and complications arising from diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.1 2

Education and Training

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Summa Cum Laude, California State University, Northridge (1987).
Medical Degree: Mayo Medical School (1991).
Residency: Ophthalmology at UCLA (1992-1995).
Fellowship: Surgical Retina and Vitreous at UCLA (1996-1998) .1 2

Research Interests

Dr. McCannel's research encompasses several areas:

Surgical outcomes in retina surgery.
New treatments for macular degeneration.
The integration of virtual reality in surgical training for ophthalmology residents and fellows.1 2

Professional Affiliations

He is a member of several prestigious organizations:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Specialists
Retina Society
Macula Society.1 2

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. McCannel has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including:

Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2016).
Best Paper Award at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (2010).1 2

Contributions to Education

He has been actively involved in teaching, serving as a core lecturer at the European Vitreoretinal Training School for over a decade and leading initiatives to enhance surgical education through innovative methods like virtual reality simulations.1 2

Dr. McCannel continues to contribute significantly to the field of ophthalmology through both his clinical practice and academic endeavors.