Roy Schwartz

Roy Schwartz is a highly specialized medical professional with expertise in ophthalmology, particularly in the field of medical retina. He currently serves as a Specialty Doctor in Medical Retina at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

Professional Background

Dr. Schwartz is both an ophthalmologist and a data scientist, combining his medical expertise with advanced technological skills.1 His areas of specialization include:

• Medical retina
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Retinal imaging
• Clinical data science

Education and Research

Roy Schwartz studied medicine at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.2 He is currently pursuing a PhD as part of the CDT AI & Healthcare program at University College London (UCL).3 His research interests focus on applying artificial intelligence and big data techniques to ophthalmology, particularly in retinal diseases and imaging.4

Current Roles

In addition to his position at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Dr. Schwartz holds several other professional roles:

• International Medical Advisor in ophthalmology for Apellis Pharmaceuticals13
• Researcher involved in studies on retinal conditions, such as reticular pseudodrusen (RPD)5

Skills and Expertise

Dr. Schwartz's diverse skill set encompasses:

• Ophthalmology, with a focus on retinal diseases
• Retinal imaging techniques
• Artificial intelligence applications in healthcare
• Data science and big data analysis4

As a medical retina specialist at one of the world's leading eye hospitals, Roy Schwartz is dedicated to providing excellent patient care while also advancing the field through research and technological innovation.3